Overview
- Reports say Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is moving to bring José Mourinho back to replace Álvaro Arbeloa, though no agreement has been made public.
- Benfica have shortlisted Fulham coach Marco Silva as a possible successor, according to Record reporting cited by Yahoo Sports.
- Mourinho’s contract at Benfica runs through June 2027, and he has said there will be a short period after the season to decide whether he stays.
- Spanish coverage relayed by Football365 claims Mourinho would make Benfica centre-back Antonio Silva a key target if he takes the Madrid job.
- Benfica midfielder Richard Rios told Diario As he hopes Mourinho remains in Lisbon because he is learning under him this season.