According to reports from Roma Sport, Mourinho is close to leaving Benfica and returning to Real Madrid, with only the related issues concerning the Real Madrid presidential election awaiting resolution.
No one in Lisbon has publicly admitted it, but there is already a farewell atmosphere within Benfica. Mourinho is just waiting for final clearance to leave the club, and his return to Real Madrid is imminent. An agreement has been reached between the two parties, and the coaching staff is ready. Real Madrid's training base, Valdebebas, has already begun preparations for the new season.
Currently, only political issues related to the presidential election remain unresolved, which is temporarily hindering the release of any official announcements. Florentino wants to avoid any actions being used as campaign material. It is precisely for this reason that Benfica has not yet officially been notified of the head coach's departure. However, both parties remain in contact, and relevant organizational work has never stopped.
From a technical perspective, Real Madrid's priority targets are already clear. Real Madrid is at least looking for one center-back, one full-back who can increase competition on the flanks, and two midfielders with different but complementary characteristics: one to provide balance, and the other to organize the attack.
One of the popular candidates is Ibrahima Konaté. This French center-back is highly regarded by Real Madrid management and perfectly fits the type of player the team needs.
In terms of midfield, the return of Nico Paz also needs to be considered. Real Madrid has decided to bring him back to the team, and the new head coach will evaluate him during the summer training camp before deciding whether to include him in the plans or send him to another team again.
Meanwhile, Mourinho is still waiting. His team believes that his return is now only a matter of time and has proceeded with work as if the deal is essentially finalized. In Madrid, expectations for this return are growing. More than a decade has passed since his first spell at Real Madrid, and Mourinho may return to the Bernabéu again. He is a coach who knows how to shape the team's identity and build competitiveness.