Jose Mourinho has become one of many high-profile names associated with the Real Madrid job after the dismissal of Xabi Alonso. With uncertainty surrounding interim head coach Alvaro Arbeloathe Portuguese manager addressed speculation about one potential return to Spain and made his position clear on a new period at The whites.
Alonso’s departure is over Real Madrid in a state of transition, This prompted the club to remove Arbeloa from his role at Real Madrid Castilla. Although the former defender is a respected figure within the club, questions remain over whether he has the experience to manage a star-filled dressing room at the top level.
Among the managers mentioned as possible options, Mourinho’s name quickly gained popularity. The “Special one‘ left Fenerbahce to take over Benfica ahead of the 2025-2026 season and has since led the Portuguese giants to a Champions League match against Real Madrid, scheduled for January 28.
Before that meeting, Mourinho was asked after Benfica’s match against Rio Ave about rumors linking him with Madrid. He firmly shut down the speculation, saying: “Don’t count on me for soap operas. There are good soap operas, but they are very long; you miss one or two episodes and then you lose the plot. Don’t count on me, because I don’t watch soap operas.”
Jose Mourinho, head coach of Benfica.
During his first spell at Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, Mourinho helped restore the club as a Champions League contender, reaching three consecutive semi-finals after years of early elimination. He won one La Liga title, one Copa del Rey and one Spanish Super Cup, but despite his success the 62-year-old appears unwilling to take part in ongoing speculation about Alonso’s successor.
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With top talents such as Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham in the team, Expectations were high that Real Madrid would appoint a proven, authoritative manager. Instead, the club opted for continuity by turning to Arbeloa, a decision that has attracted a lot of attention after a difficult start to his tenure.
After a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 against Albacete, Cadena SER reported that Arbeloa’s position is not completely secure. Jurgen Klopp has also emerged as a potential long-term option, although the German remains focused on his role as Red Bull’s Head of Soccer and is in no rush to make a decision mid-season.
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