😱 Clear-out ahead? Mourinho's 2 demands for Real Madrid | OneFootball

José Mourinho’s path seems set to cross with Real Madrid’s once again. According to AS, the Portuguese coach is the board’s top choice to succeed Arbeloa and get the club’s sporting project back on track. Although he is currently in charge of Benfica, there has already been an initial approach through his agent, Jorge Mendes, and the Portuguese manager has put two key demands on the table in order to accept the challenge.

Say in signings and squad balance

Mourinho’s first demand is to have influence over the club’s transfer policy. While he does not intend to impose specific names, he does want to decide which positions need to be strengthened. After his initial assessment, he believes the current Madrid squad is unbalanced. It is worth remembering that during his previous spell he was responsible for bringing in historic figures such as Luka Modric.

Protecting the dressing room and respecting hierarchies

His second request focuses on the internal structure. Mourinho demands that hierarchies be strictly respected and that the first-team setup remain under his absolute control. The aim is to avoid incidents like the snubs seen this season between key squad members and the coaching staff, ensuring a stable environment. Starting next weekend, Madrid will have ten days to activate a €3 million release clause and complete the much-anticipated return of "The Special One".

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