Real Madrid is actively searching for a new head coach as Álvaro Arbeloa edges closer to the exit following a disappointing campaign. The club has drawn up a shortlist featuring top names such as Didier Deschamps, Mauricio Pochettino, Jürgen Klopp, Zinedine Zidane and José Mourinho.
After a chaotic season likely to end without silverware, the Madrid board wants to open a new chapter and restore stability at the club.
According to The Athletic, president Florentino Pérez has identified Mourinho as his preferred option. In the middle of this process, Real Madrid values the Portuguese coach’s experience and past success, including his La Liga title-winning spell between 2010 and 2013, when he surpassed 100 points.
However, a potential return remains divisive within the club due to past tensions, notably with Iker Casillas, and Mourinho’s controversial image. Despite this, Florentino Pérez appears determined to push for his comeback, and recent signals—including support from Kylian Mbappé—suggest that Real Madrid could soon make a decisive move, with the Mourinho option gaining momentum at Real Madrid.
