Real Madrid see former manager as ideal candidate to take over as current club accept fate

Real Madrid see former manager as ideal candidate to take over as current club accept fate

The main uncertainty surrounding Real Madrid heading into the new season is the identity of their next manager.

With the continuation of Alvaro Arbeloa already ruled out, one candidate has emerged above the rest: Jose Mourinho.

The renewed connection between the club and the coach stems from an approach initiated by the Portuguese tactician’s camp led by superagent Jorge Mendes.

Mourinho the most suitable candidate

Now, according to AS, Mourinho is now seen as the most suitable candidate to implement the changes required within the Real Madrid dressing room, which has shown signs of internal issues in recent weeks.

Meanwhile, SL Benfica are fully aware of the developments surrounding their current manager. The Portuguese club would prefer Mourinho to continue and lead the project he began in September, at least for another season.

However, attempts by club president Rui Costa, who secured his position partly on the strength of Mourinho’s return to Portuguese football, to extend the coach’s contract have so far been unsuccessful.

Mourinho set to replace Arbeloa? (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Negotiations remain unresolved, and in Lisbon there is a growing belief that Mourinho’s future may lie elsewhere, a scenario that seemed unlikely only weeks ago.

While the Portuguese tactician has not publicly acknowledged direct contact with Real Madrid officials, those within Benfica perceive the situation differently.