Overview
- British outlet The Telegraph reports Real Madrid plan to appoint José Mourinho as head coach to replace interim Álvaro Arbeloa.
- The club is expected to delay any formal announcement until the La Liga season concludes.
- Mourinho is currently coaching Benfica and previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013.
- The reporting follows a poor campaign for Madrid, including a 2–0 loss to Barcelona and claims of unrest in the squad.
- Former Inter midfielder Wesley Sneijder publicly urged Madrid to hire Mourinho, praising his control of big personalities.