Coach Jose Mourinho enjoys the absolute trust of Florentino Perez.
Coach Jose Mourinho currently has a contract with Benfica until June 2027, but this is of little importance to a "godfather" like Florentino Perez. The powerful president of Real Madrid understands that, before the first election since 2006, which will take place on June 7th, he must do something to solidify his chances of winning.
Young rival Enrique Riquelme used manager Jurgen Klopp and striker Erling Haaland as springboards for his campaign, prompting Florentino Perez to respond with Jose Mourinho. According to Spanish media, Perez has appointed Mourinho to the Real Madrid hot seat for next season, even though Mourinho himself is not yet certain of re-election for another term, which runs until 2030.
In fact, Florentino Perez is a very shrewd and cunning man who knows how to make the right moves at the right time to achieve results. Twenty-six years ago, during his first presidential campaign at Real Madrid, Perez brought in Barcelona superstar Luis Figo to make an impression. No one believed in the success of this deal. But the final result is clear for all to see: Perez became president, and Luis Figo accepted the role of "traitor" by leaving Barcelona for Real Madrid.
In the 2025/2026 season, Real Madrid suffered a complete failure. Coach Xabi Alonso failed to fill the void left by his predecessor Carlo Ancelotti. His replacement, Alvaro Arbeloa, also failed to live up to expectations and shed his interim status. Therefore, Perez understood that a seasoned strategist with three years of experience at Real Madrid (2010-2013) would be a very suitable candidate to lead Los Blancos in the future.
In an interview on the Horizonte program yesterday (June 4th), Mr. Perez expressed absolute confidence in the abilities of coach Jose Mourinho. Therefore, "The Special One" also understands what he needs to do to demonstrate his authority even before officially taking charge.
Journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon has reported that manager Jose Mourinho has submitted a list of six players who will definitely leave if he takes over. These names include Raul Asensio, Rodrygo, Fran Garcia, Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga, and Franco Mastantunono.
Typical of those in positions of authority, Perez may not be guaranteed a full presidency in the next term, but he has already planned for Jose Mourinho's official inauguration next week. Perez also revealed that Real Madrid will activate a "blockbuster" transfer worth 150 million euros to recruit a superstar attacker. In addition, two defensive stars, Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, will also be joining Real Madrid.
Coach Jose Mourinho, with his backing, also didn't hesitate to express his opinions. Besides the six players deemed "unsuitable for my tactical system," Mourinho also stated that he would remove anyone else who intended to go against his coaching philosophy and football principles.
The reunion of Florentino Perez and Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid promises to create a powerful comeback for the "White Eagles" in all competitions. Of course, this will only become a reality if Perez defeats Enrique Riquelme in the race to become Real Madrid's president for the next term.