Who will coach Real Madrid? This is the big question that is agitating Spain in recent days. Several candidates are on the starting line. Mauricio Pochettino, Lionel Scaloni and Didier Deschamps were cited. But knowing that the Merengues want to have their new coach as quickly as possible, it seems complicated to bet on a technician who is currently working for the national team. Lately, the Iberian press has mainly talked about a duel between Jürgen Klopp, who has the advantage of being free, and José Mourinho, a former member of the house for whom a release clause of €3 million would have to be paid which can only be activated during the 10 days following the last match of the Benfica season. According to El Chiringuitothese two tracks are the hottest right now.
Other media, including A.S. and the Cadena SERassure that the former Liverpool coach is not interested. Which leaves the field open to Mourinho, designated as Florentino Pérez’s favorite at the start of the week by The Athletic. For Jesus Gallego, who officiates on the Cadena SERthe Portuguese is the No. 1 candidate for the Madrid bench. “Now that Klopp is out of the race, among the current coaches I think Mourinho is the one who excites Real Madrid fans the most (…) I don’t think he will come, but a month ago it seemed utopian, and now we can no longer rule him out.” Iberian radio added that if the Madrid management were not thinking of him, they would have made it known. Which is therefore a rather good sign for Mourinho, who is supported by many fans.
Mourinho, the favorite of Madrid fans
The Special One ticks a lot of boxes for fans who want a coach who “put an end to egos”brings ” discipline “ And “sell Vinicius” as was reported to the Spanish media by fans. The journalist, Manu Carreño, added: “We need someone to make the players run. This is what Real Madrid fans want. A coach capable of convincing his stars that they are very good, but that today, the eleven must give their all. José Mourinho has the skills for it according to fans and some journalists. On the Real Madrid side, his rating is very high. Yesterday, the Spanish press assured that Florentino Pérez, who will choose the next coach, had not yet contacted any technician. It seems that the situation has changed. The journalist Mattéo Moretto, who officiates at Marcaassures that the coach and the president of Real Madrid spoke directly and that Mourinho has made it known that he wants to return.
For his part, ABC Deportes reveals that “Florentino personally takes responsibility for the Mourinho operation”. The publication adds: “Until recently, Florentino Pérez was reluctant, but today he is convinced. And he personally took the reins of the operation. A trip to Portugal to have a one-on-one meeting with the coach is already planned. He wishes to speak directly with the Portuguese coach, with whom he has always maintained cordial relations. With Mourinho, there was no dismissal or breakup. Just a goodbye after three years marked by a Spanish championship title, a Copa del Rey, a Spanish Super Cup and a Champions League semi-final widely celebrated at the time.
A meeting is planned between Pérez and the Portuguese
Especially since tensions have also eased between Pérez and Jorge Mendes, his agent. “José Ángel Sánchez, the club’s general director, was instrumental in the president’s change of heart. It was he who eased tensions with Jorge Mendes, the famous European football agent, and who allowed reconciliation with the president of Real Madrid after the breakdown in relations caused by the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. In short, all the lights seem to be green. Or almost. On the Madrid side, we have not forgotten the position taken by José Mourinho in the conflict between Vinicius Jr and Prestianni during the Benfica-Real Madrid match in the Champions League. The Portuguese coach defended the Argentinian, accused of racism towards the Brazilian.
This was very badly received by Casa Blanca, since he “gave credence to the Argentine’s innocent version, but he also accused the Brazilian of being a provocateur”. This should not prevent Mourinho from signing for Madrid as the club considers this incident closed and is confident that it will not affect the relationship between Vini Jr and Mourinho. If signed, the two men will explain themselves. ABC Deportes concludes by adding that the 63-year-old technician, who publicly claims to be focused on Benfica, made it known through his representative that a departure from Lisbon would not be a problem if it allowed him to join Madrid. For its part, Benfica, which offered an extension to its coach, is already looking for his successor if the Portuguese ever leaves. The name of Marco Silva is put forward. Continued in the next episode.
