Mourinho on Real Madrid's radar, but Benfica know one thing | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s growing interest in José Mourinho is not causing any sleepless nights for Benfica’s hierarchy, which remains calm and confident about the coach staying on for next season, at a time when the manager’s name is once again gaining momentum in Spain.

According to information from Record, although Florentino Pérez sees the Portuguese as a valid solution for the future of Los Blancos, the truth is that there is still no final decision within the Spanish club, not least because the return of the "Special One" is far from unanimous among those in charge, with internal voices preferring alternatives such as keeping Álvaro Arbeloa.

Interestingly, the Real Madrid president himself acknowledges the impact Mourinho had on the club in the past, particularly in the change of mentality that helped pave the way for an extremely successful cycle, including six Champions League titles, and that factor is one of the arguments keeping the Portuguese coach’s name on the table.

Even so, at the Luz, the situation is much clearer. Rui Costa and the rest of the SAD are counting on Mourinho for 2026/27 and are already working together with the coach on planning next season, which shows complete alignment between both parties, regardless of the external noise.

Even with other names such as Massimiliano Allegri gaining traction on Real Madrid’s shortlist, Benfica remains firm in its strategy, showing absolute confidence in the project led by Mourinho and, for now, ruling out any scenario of an imminent departure.

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