Mourinho returns to Madrid after the elections: Florentinos plan

Published on May 16, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Real Madrid is considering a change on the bench that would involve the return of José Mourinho once the electoral process concludes. Florentino Pérez is looking for an authoritative figure to stabilize the dressing room and strengthen the sporting project, setting aside other coaching options. The announcement would be made after the elections.

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The tactical system and group management in the new era 🧠

Mourinho's return would mean reinstating a high-pressing scheme and fast transitions, with a solid defensive block and direct attacking play. His management method, based on psychological control of the dressing room and creating a us against the world mentality, aims to eliminate leaks and increase discipline. The adaptation of young players to this approach will be a key point in the planning.

Mou is back and flipping out, but now without a magic whiteboard 😂

Florentino has decided that the solution to the team's problems is to bring back the man who left the club with an eyebrow more arched than a triumphal arch. That said, now without Cristiano, without Ozil, and with a Bellingham who might not fit into his guerrilla tactics talks. The press is already sharpening their pens: press conferences to remember are on the horizon.