José Mourinho continues to be at the center of rumors for the Real Madrid bench.
The Portuguese coach, currently in charge of Benfica, is awaiting developments at the "Santiago Bernabeu", while contacts between the parties are still considered active.
According to reports from Portugal and Spain, the main issue remains Florentino Perez, reports "Gazeta Express".
The president of "Los Blancos" continues to highly value the "Special One" and considers him the ideal profile to restore discipline and authority to a team that has gone through a difficult season.
Mourinho has not hidden his desire for a possible return to Madrid, although he has publicly denied direct contact with the Spanish club's management.
"I have had no contact with Florentino Perez or the Real Madrid management," he recently stated at a press conference.
However, behind the scenes the situation appears much more dynamic.
Portuguese media report that talks between Mourinho's representatives and those of Real Madrid have been going on for several weeks and have intensified following the sporting crisis of "Los Blancos".
In Madrid, there is a belief that Mourinho could be the right figure to manage a tense environment, especially after numerous problems in the dressing room and disappointing results this season.
On the other hand, Benfica remains the Portuguese's backup plan. Mourinho has a contract until 2027 with the Lusitanian club and if the agreement with Real does not materialize, he is ready to continue the project in Lisbon.
In Portugal, possible names that could replace Mourinho in the event of his departure have even begun to be discussed, a clear signal that the possibility of his return to the "Bernabeu" is being taken very seriously. /Express newspaper
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