Jose Mourinho set for sensational return to Real Madrid

Portuguese coach José Mourinho is expected to arrive this afternoon in Madrid to officially begin his second spell as head coach of Real Madrid. According to Spanish media reports, his official presentation to the public and press is expected to take place on Tuesday.

Mourinho’s return comes after the re-election of Florentino Pérez as club president. Real Madrid is said to have paid €15 million to activate the coach’s release clause from S.L. Benfica, while the official announcement of the agreement is expected soon, CE Report quotes Kosova Press.

Reports say Mourinho has already started planning the squad for the new season. He has requested the signing of a top-level central defender and a starting left-back. Among the names on his wishlist are Joško Gvardiol and Riccardo Calafiori, while the club has already confirmed the arrivals of Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries.

Meanwhile, Mourinho’s arrival is expected to bring changes to the coaching staff. According to the same sources, the departure of Álvaro Arbeloa is considered inevitable, and the club is expected to formalize the decision in the coming hours.

PHOTO: INSTAGRAM (José Mourinho)