Real Madrid have begun direct negotiations to bring back Jose Mourinho, as confirmed by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano in recent hours.
After Alvaro Arbeloa’s temporary spell, accompanied by a lack of determination, Florentino Perez is looking for a profile to restore discipline and competitive “hunger” to the team.
Although Benfica is exerting pressure to keep the coach from Setúbal, the final decision depends solely on the will of the Real Madrid president to activate the return.
Mourinho, aware of the challenge, has conditioned his arrival on a deep restructuring of the team, with the aim of returning to the top of the Champions League.
The requirements include a strong central defender, an “architect” in midfield and a quick, dangerous player on the right wing to give more strength to the transitions.
Real Madrid need a “commander” in the back to immediately bring security and authority, as well as alleviate the ongoing physical doubts that currently surround Eder Militao.
The name topping Mourinho’s wish list is Cristian Romero, who is expected to leave Tottenham this year.
In the heart of midfield, the coach is looking for a playmaker capable of building quick transitions and distributing the play with special vision.
These are the conditions Mourinho has set for Perez to take over at Real Madrid
Real Madrid have received a list of “luxury” candidates, which includes names like Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, as well as the big surprise Sandro Tonali.
With Mastantuono on loan and the possible departure of Brahim Diaz, Real Madrid are considering names such as Iliman Ndiaye, Maghnes Akliouche or Karim Adeyemi.
Mourinho is looking for a profile that will be a threat in transition, enabling the team to be deadly in space and restore lost verticality.
