Jose Mourinho has agreed a deal with Real Madrid to return as the club’s head coach, Eduhintzus reports. The news was confirmed on Monday that Mourinho would return to Santiago Bernabeu 13 years after his first spell in the Spanish capital.
ALSO READ: Transfer: Mourinho wants “full control” at Real Madrid
Following a disppointing trophyless season, president Florentino Perez and Real Madrid selected the Portuguese tactician to bring order to a dressing room that has become embroiled in off-field controversy. An announcement is expected after Real Madrid’s final game of the season against Athletic Club on Sunday.
Mourinho led Benfica to a third-place finish in the Portuguese league after an unbeaten campaign and still has one year left in his contract with the club. But ‘The Special One’ opted to return to his former side at the Bernabéu for a second spell. He is set to be unveiled in Madrid next week.
Real Madrid have been embroiled in off-field controversies, with reports about altercations among star players making the headlines. Alvaro Arbeloa has been in temporary charge of the team since Xabi Alonso was sacked in January. The club is reportedly hoping that Mourinho, who shares a close relationship with Perez, could do what his former players had failed to do – bring stability back to the team.
The Portuguese first joined Los Blancos in 2010 following a historic treble at Inter Milan. In his first spell at Madrid, Mourinho led Real Madrid to the Copa del Rey title, beating arch-rivals Barcelona in the 2010/11 final. He also won LaLiga with Real Madrid in 2011/12, ending a four-year title drought, in a record-breaking campaign.
Under his leadership, Real Madrid became the first Spanish champions to win the league with 100 points. His team still holds the record for most goals in a LaLiga campaign with 121 goals, and also shares the record for most wins in a league season in Spain with 32 wins.
