Real Madrid ‘to consider’ Mourinho as Benfica plan 2026/27 with him | OneFootball

Benfica remain calm despite Real Madrid’s interest in José Mourinho, and are preparing the 2026/27 campaign with the coach.

Record writes that Florentino Pérez views the Portuguese as a viable option for the club’s future, but no final decision has been made, with some inside the hierarchy preferring the continuity of Álvaro Arbeloa.

Pérez has acknowledged Mourinho’s past impact at the club, notably a mindset shift that preceded a glittering spell including six Champions League titles, a factor keeping his name in contention.

At Benfica the picture is clearer. Rui Costa and the board count on Mourinho for 2026/27 and are already working with him on next season’s planning.

Even as alternatives such as Massimiliano Allegri gain traction on Madrid’s list, Benfica remain firm in their strategy, expressing absolute confidence in Mourinho’s project and dismissing, for now, any prospect of an imminent exit.

Source: Glorioso 1904