{"id":2071,"date":"2026-04-29T07:16:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=2071"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:16:23","slug":"mourinho-is-being-targeted-by-former-club-real-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=2071","title":{"rendered":"Mourinho is being targeted by former club Real Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Just when you think the summer managerial merry-go-round has completely run out of surprises, a massive bombshell drops right in the heart of the Spanish capital.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to a stunning report from The Athletic, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is actively plotting to bring Jose Mourinho back to the Santiago Bernabeu for a jaw-dropping second stint this summer.<\/p>\n

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The club has been operating in a state of underlying tension ever since the highly publicised, chaotic departure of Xabi Alonso back in January.<\/p>\n

Real Madrid are looking to land Jose Mourinho<\/h2>\n

The dressing room desperately needs a firm hand, and the board is hunting for an undisputed heavyweight who can instantly command the respect of a squad packed with global superstars.<\/p>\n

Enter Mourinho. The 63-year-old is currently managing Benfica in his native Portugal, where he has been quietly reminding everyone of his incredible ability to organise a team and grind out results.<\/p>\n

But while life in Lisbon might be comfortable, the allure of fixing the biggest club in the world is a completely different beast.<\/p>\n

Perez has officially pinpointed the Portuguese tactician as his absolute preferred candidate to take the reins.<\/p>\n

For many fans, bringing Mourinho back feels like a massive step back in time.<\/p>\n

His first stint at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013 was pure box office, defined by intense media warfare, bitter clashes with Pep Guardiola\u2019s legendary Barcelona, and a spectacular La Liga title win that broke Barca\u2019s absolute dominance.<\/p>\n

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Florentino Perez is an admirer of the Portuguese manager<\/h2>\n

Perez has never hidden his deep admiration for Mourinho. The Madrid president loves a manager who acts as an absolute lightning rod for pressure, completely shielding the board from media scrutiny.<\/p>\n

Perez knows exactly what he is getting with Mourinho, no-nonsense discipline, a fierce winning mentality, and guaranteed fireworks.<\/p>\n

Prying Mourinho away from Benfica shouldn\u2019t be a massive financial hurdle for a club of Madrid\u2019s immense wealth, making this a very realistic summer swoop.<\/p>\n

Whether the modern dressing room can handle Mourinho\u2019s infamously demanding man-management style remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

Report: Real Madrid rival Liverpool for potential \u20ac150m Galactico transfer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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