José Mourinho Set For Sh*ck Return To Real Madrid After Verbal Agreement

According to Ireporter Online reports, José Mourinho is on the verge of a sensational return to Real Madrid after both parties reached a full verbal agreement for him to take over at the Santiago Bernabéu. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development via social media platform X on Monday, indicating that all key terms have been agreed while formal documentation is still pending. He further noted that the arrangement is expected to be a two-year deal, with Mourinho set to travel to Madrid following Real Madrid’s fixture against Athletic Bilbao, describing the move as the return of “The Special One.”

Mourinho is expected to succeed Álvaro Arbeloa at the end of the season and will reportedly spearhead a significant squad overhaul following what has been described as a turbulent campaign for the Spanish giants. Sources in Spain suggest the appointment is now largely a formality, with club president Florentino Pérez believed to be fully convinced that the Portuguese manager is the right figure to restore stability and authority within the dressing room.

Before the deal can be finalized, Real Madrid are expected to activate a €3 million release clause in Mourinho’s current Benfica contract, although both sides are said to be keen on completing the process swiftly ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. Reports also indicate that Mourinho has requested significant influence over transfer decisions, with Juventus winger Kenan Yıldız among the players linked to his shortlist, while several exits are also anticipated, including Dani Ceballos and Gonzalo García.

Despite publicly denying any ongoing negotiations and insisting his attention remains on Benfica’s final matches of the season, developments behind the scenes point to accelerating progress toward a reunion. Florentino Pérez has publicly expressed support for the move, stating that Mourinho previously elevated the club’s performance levels during his earlier tenure. Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, where he won the La Liga title in the 2011–12 season, before going on to coach several top European clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, AS Roma, Fenerbahçe, and Benfica.