"Real Madrid" has begun an operation to bring Jose Mourinho back.
Idman.Biz, citing journalist Fabrizio Romano, reports that direct contact is currently ongoing between the two parties.
Mourinho has been managing "Benfica" since September 2025.
According to the source, the Portuguese club wants to keep the 63-year-old specialist at all costs, but is aware that negotiations with "Los Blancos" are ongoing. The decision on Mourinho's possible return will be made by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. The Portuguese specialist is extremely interested in returning.
Mourinho coached the Madrid team from 2010 to 2013. During this time, "Real Madrid" won the Spanish League, the Spanish Cup and the Spanish Super Cup.