Is Jose Mourinho Real Madrid Return Confirmed?

The terms of the deal for Real Madrid’s experienced manager Jose Mourinho are now all the rage as a “verbal agreement” is said to have been reached between the two parties. The latest reports indicate that Mourinho will be inking a two-year deal with the team and will return to one of his previous teams in a big way.

The possibility of this move is exciting and has raised some questions. Currently, Mourinho has been signed to Benfica until 2027. The Portuguese club has even extended him a chance for a new contract. This complicates things. If the move occurs, then negotiations will be an integral part of the process.

Mourinho has been consistent this season with his performances. His team at Benfica went through the league unbeaten. But not having the title brings questions of consistency when it matters most. Despite this, his experience is yet to be beat.

Reflecting on Mourinho’s first spell at Real Madrid, you can see he had a tough yet fruitful period there. Won the LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. More important, he also assembled a competitive team in a tough period of Barcelona’s domination. That history has a lot to do with the trust that Madrid may place in him again.

To me, it looks like a control and mental game thing. Real Madrid could be seeking a strong personality to head the dressing room. Mourinho has a reputation for being disciplinarian and playing big games. Such attributes might be helpful, particularly when it comes to big games.

But football has become different these days. The style of Mourinho has always been controversial in recent years. The onlookers are now used to an attacking football and results. If he does come back, that’ll be a difficult task.