- Jose Mourinho is reportedly poised to make a sensational return to Real Madrid as head coach, 13 years after he first left the Spanish giants.
- He is expected to take over from Alvaro Arbeloa, who stepped in after Xabi Alonso was sacked in January, with Alonso recently appointed as Chelsea's new manager.
- Mourinho's return follows a period of scrutiny for Real Madrid, who are 11 points behind champions Barcelona in La Liga with one match remaining, and they have endured two trophyless seasons, including quarter-final exits in the Champions League.
- His move back to Madrid from Benfica was made possible by a modest release clause in his contract, allowing Real to secure his services without significant expense.
- Mourinho's previous three-year tenure at the Santiago Bernabéu, from 2010 to 2013, saw him secure a league title with a record 100 points and the Copa del Rey, adding to his extensive list of domestic and continental honours.
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