Benfica: Real Madrid Aware of Mourinho's Desire to Return

Fabrizio Romano, the Italian transfer market guru, revealed on Tuesday that Real Madrid has been informed of José Mourinho's desire to return to the Spanish club, should an official offer materialize.

The Portuguese coach is under contract with Benfica for another season, but his future remains uncertain, especially given his relatively low release clause of 3 million euros. While various scenarios are being considered, his continued tenure with the Eagles is not guaranteed.

As previously reported by A BOLA, Mourinho remains focused on finishing the season strong with Benfica, aiming to secure second place in the league. This position would grant them a spot in the qualifying rounds for the next UEFA Champions League edition.

Nevertheless, the manager is open to evaluating other proposals and has already piqued the interest of several European clubs. Among them, Real Madrid stands out, a club expected to soon define its coaching future, particularly with Arbeloa's imminent departure.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Merengues hierarchy is aware that Mourinho would carefully consider any offer and that there's a clear willingness on his part to return to the club he managed between 2010 and 2013. The final decision, however, rests with president Florentino Pérez.