Florentino Pérez to meet José Mourinho tomorrow as Real Madrid push to finalise coaching appointment: Report

Rumors are reaching a fever pitch in the football world as reports surface of a potential reunion between Real Madrid and José Mourinho. According to recent buzz circulating on social media and outlets like esRadio, club president Florentino Pérez is reportedly looking to “The Special One” to restore order at the Santiago Bernabéu.

A High-Stakes Meeting?

Reports suggest that Pérez and Mourinho have scheduled a direct meeting to discuss a possible return. The move comes amidst a difficult season for Los Blancos under interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who stepped in following the mid-season departure of Xabi Alonso. With Real Madrid trailing Barcelona by 11 points in La Liga and suffering a Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich, the club hierarchy is reportedly desperate for a proven winner.

Mourinho’s Current Stance

Despite the intense speculation, Mourinho currently managing Benfica has remained characteristically tight-lipped. Speaking on May 1, 2026, he stated:

“No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I can guarantee that”.

Mourinho is currently under contract with Benfica until 2027, where he has led the team to an impressive unbeaten domestic run. However, reports indicate his contract includes a break clause that could be triggered this summer, leaving the door wide open for a return to the Spanish capital.

Why Now?

Pérez is reportedly a long-time admirer of Mourinho’s disciplinarian style and believes the Portuguese manager is the only one capable of handling a dressing room currently marred by internal tensions. Having previously led Real Madrid to a La Liga title and a Copa del Rey between 2010 and 2013, Mourinho’s return would be one of the most polarizing and high-profile appointments in recent history.