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José Mourinho is one of the top managers in world football

Real Madrid (ESP) continues working behind the scenes to hire a permanent manager to replace interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa. With that, Vinicius Júnior’s team is targeting the signing of star coach José Mourinho, currently at Benfica (POR).

According to English journalist David Ornstein, José Mourinho is Florentino Pérez’s favorite to replace Álvaro Arbeloa. As a result, the Spanish side is working behind the scenes to reach an agreement with the Portuguese manager.

WHAT IS REAL MADRID’S SITUATION?

Xabi Alonso was hired by Real Madrid at the start of the season, but was dismissed while matches were still being played. Therefore, the Spanish side chose to give Álvaro Arbeloa, a former club player, a chance. However, the Spaniards want a new manager.

In addition to José Mourinho, Real Madrid is also considering other names behind the scenes, although the Portuguese coach is the favorite. Jürgen Klopp, formerly of Liverpool (ENG), and Julian Nagelsmann, formerly of Bayern Munich (GER) and currently with the Germany national team, are also targets.

WHO IS JOSÉ MOURINHO?

José Mourinho is one of the biggest figures in football history. The manager has coached clubs such as Porto (POR), Chelsea (ENG), Manchester United (ENG), Tottenham (ENG), Inter Milan (ITA), and Real Madrid itself.

The “Special One,” as he is affectionately known, is currently at Benfica, but is not expected to remain in Portugal. In addition, José Mourinho is being tipped to take over the Portugal national team after the 2026 World Cup.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Meanwhile, Flamengo, Vinicius Júnior’s former team, remains focused on its upcoming commitments this season. The Most Beloved faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (29) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), away from home, in the third round of the Copa Libertadores.

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