Despite currently being under contract with Benfica, Mourinho is reportedly open to the idea of returning to Real Madrid. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Roma boss still enjoys significant support among a section of the Madrid fans and the club hierarchy, who remember his tenure as a period of renewed competitive fire against the peak Pep Guardiola-era Barcelona.
There are no official negotiations currently taking place, but the prospect of Mourinho handling a squad in need of a "revolution" is an enticing one for the board. Furthermore, he has always been linked with a return in their recent searches for a new coach. The Portuguese tactician’s history of delivering silverware in high-pressure environments fits the profile for a club that cannot afford a third straight season of disappointment.