The motivation for Mourinho is clear as he views this return as unfinished business. During his first stint at Real between 2010 and 2013, he famously reached three consecutive Champions League semi-finals but never lifted the trophy. Now, coming off a season where he guided Benfica to an unbeaten league campaign but missed out on the title due to excessive draws, he is said to be hungry for silverware in the Spanish capital.
The terms of the pending agreement are geared toward success, with a third year in his contract set to be triggered automatically if he secures the La Liga title. Having previously amassed a record-breaking 100 points during his first spell, Mourinho is seen as a coach who can stabilise a dressing room that has failed to win a major trophy in two years.