Jose Mourinho is set for a sensational return to Real Madrid, with his appointment expected to be confirmed following Florentino Perez’s re-election as club president. Perez secured an eighth term after defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme, having promised to bring Mourinho back as head coach.
Reports indicate that the current Benfica boss has agreed a three-year deal to return to the club he managed between 2010 and 2013, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. During his previous stint, Mourinho won LaLiga and the Copa del Rey.
In a statement on the club’s website, Perez said: 'We have won the elections and will continue working to keep winning titles. Proud to welcome back one of the best coaches in the world, a Madridista like Jose Mourinho.'
Perez also promised to spend €150m on an unnamed player, a club record, and named Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries as his first signings if elected. Mourinho, 63, has not won a domestic league title since leading Chelsea to the Premier League in 2014-15. His Benfica side finished third in the Primeira Liga last season, unbeaten but with 11 draws.
