Jose Mourinho is increasingly likely to become the next head coach of Real Madrid. Despite his claims of not negotiating with the club, efforts are underway to facilitate his return.
Key points
Jose Mourinho likely to become Real Madrid head coach
Mourinho claims no personal talks with the club
Florentino Perez admires Mourinho since his first spell
Mourinho's return aimed at restoring order at the club
Real Madrid facing recent turmoil and dressing room issues
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Jose Mourinho is believed to be increasingly likely to become the next Real Madrid boss.
Despite the Portuguese's insistence that he is not personally speaking to the Spanish giants while Benfica's season is still alive, work is going on behind the scenes on his behalf with the intention to make a move happen, Sky Sports News understands.
President Florentino Perez has continued to be a huge admirer of Mourinho since his first spell at the Bernabeu between 2010 and 2013, and they have remained close.
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Could Mourinho be heading back to Real Madrid?
Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol looks at the scenario that could see Jose Mourinho make a shock return as head coach at Real Madrid.
Mourinho says he will remain focussed on the rest of the season with Benfica as they fight with Sporting Lisbon to finish second and seal automatic Champions League qualification - potentially via an invincible season.
Q&A
Is Jose Mourinho in talks to become Real Madrid's head coach?
No, Mourinho has stated he is not personally speaking to Real Madrid, but there are efforts behind the scenes to make it happen.
Why does Real Madrid want Mourinho as their next coach?
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez admires Mourinho and believes he can help restore order at the club amid recent turmoil.
When did Mourinho previously coach Real Madrid?
Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013.
What issues is Real Madrid currently facing?
Real Madrid is experiencing disorder within the club, including issues in the dressing room.
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Ahead of their game against Braga on Monday night, he said: "There's one thing I'd like to emphasise, which is that - in the world of football - it's not the professionals who are interested in going or not going.
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"I think that when things start up, and I'm not referring to any specific case, I'm referring in general, when it happens with players, coaches, with professional managers, it's the clubs that are interested and it's the initiator.
"I continue not to talk about Real Madrid, I continue to avoid it, but I avoid it with all honesty.
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Spanish football expert Terry Gibson thinks Jose Mourinho will be the next manager of Real Madid.
Spanish football expert Terry Gibson thinks Jose Mourinho should be the next manager of Real Madid.
"I haven't had any contact, neither with the president, nor with any of the important people in the structure.
"And by my own decision, a decision similar to others I had in my career, especially now in the final stages of the season, I don't speak to anyone, therefore I haven't had any contact with Real at all.
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JOSE
Jose Mourinho responds to speculation surrounding Real Madrid, mentioning that he has had no contact with the club.
"And I won't have any until the last league game against Estoril either. Then there's a window of about a week where I'll have the freedom to speak to whoever I feel I want to speak to.
"I'm not sure, but all the stories that have come out, demands, meetings, you know, that's all speculation."
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Ramon Calderon Jose Mourinho has decided on Real job yet
Former Real Madrid Ramon Calderon doesn't think Jose Mourinho has decided on Real job yet, he likes to gauge fan reaction first.
Benfica, who are believed to have an interest in Fulham boss Marco Silva if Mourinho does leave, are currently second with two games left, having won 22, drawn 10 and not lost a single Primeira game all season.
