Florentino Perez Reveals Reason Behind Mourinho’s Return To Madrid

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has explained the decision to bring José Mourinho back to the club for a second spell, pointing to the Portuguese coach’s strong mentality and previous impact at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Mourinho, who previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, has already agreed to a three-year deal with the Spanish giants.

However, his official unveiling is still on hold as the club awaits the outcome of Sunday’s presidential elections, where Pérez is expected to continue in office.

According to Pérez, the return of Mourinho is driven by the need to restore a competitive edge within the squad. He believes the manager played a major role in reshaping Real Madrid’s mentality during his first spell, turning the team into a more aggressive and winning-focused side.

Pérez noted that Mourinho’s influence went beyond trophies, stressing that he helped build a foundation of belief and intensity that later contributed to the club’s Champions League successes in the following years. He described the Portuguese coach as someone who understands what it takes to compete at the highest level.

“I’m very excited. Mourinho is the man who made us competitive again,” Pérez said. “He built that spirit that allowed us to win six Champions League titles after him. Now we want him to bring that same competitive spirit back.”

The Real Madrid president added that the current squad needs a strong leader who can bring discipline, focus, and a winning mentality back into the dressing room. Mourinho’s experience in elite football, he said, makes him the ideal candidate.

As anticipation builds, fans are now waiting for the official confirmation of Mourinho’s return to the Bernabéu.