Jose Mourinho could be the next Real Madrid coach: What is the truth about this interest?

Europe 19 April 2026 at 12:01

Hazem Mlhem

News Editor

With Real Madrid's season drawing to a close, their Champions League exit, and their near-elimination from contention for any other possible title this season, it's clear that Álvaro Arbeloa will not continue as manager of the Whites. The Madrid board will now face the pressure of finding a suitable replacement, especially given the current internal turmoil within the club.

Behind closed doors at the Santiago Bernabéu, one name keeps coming up more and more often: José Mourinho. According to Record, the Portuguese manager has become a frequent topic of conversation within Florentino Pérez's closest circle.

Next week, Real Madrid's board is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting with Álvaro Arbeloa. That discussion will determine the future of the current coaching staff. In parallel, the club has intensified its search for possible successors, and "The Special One" is now seen as one of the most viable candidates.

Looking back at his first stint in Madrid between 2010 and 2013, Mourinho delivered a league title, a Copa del Rey trophy, and the Spanish Super Cup to the capital.

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