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José Mourinho’s 10 Commandments for Real Madrid Comeback

As Florentino Pérez looks to stabilize Real Madrid following the tenure of Álvaro Arbeloa, the name at the top of his list is none other than José Mourinho. Currently leading Benfica, Mourinho has reportedly entered direct talks with the Spanish giants, but his return comes with a heavy price: 10 strict, non-negotiable conditions designed to ensure absolute authority.

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Mourinho’s 10 Non-Negotiable Conditions

  1. Contract Term: A strict 2-year deal. He rejects a “temporary” 1-year contract and refuses a long-term 3-year commitment.

  2. Media Control: Mourinho will only discuss first-team football. An official spokesperson must be appointed to handle all other club matters.

  3. Absolute Squad Authority: Zero interference in line-ups. He demands full power to sideline any player, regardless of their status or name.

  4. The Benfica Staff: He will bring his entire technical team from Lisbon. However, he is open to keeping Arbeloa as an assistant.

  5. Dismissal of Antonio Pintus: Mourinho demands his own staff handle physical preparation, citing current fitness issues as “unacceptable.”

  6. Medical Overhaul: Direct control over medical services to prevent a repeat of the “Mbappé injury saga,” including the right to external medical opinions.

  7. The “Blacklist”: He intends to offload 7 players, including David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Fran García.

  8. Direct Line to Pérez: He will report only to Florentino Pérez, bypassing General Manager José Ángel Sánchez and advisor Anas Laghrari.

  9. No Summer Tours: He refuses commercial tours in the USA or Asia, preferring a localized pre-season with hand-picked opponents.

  10. Zero Compromise: All the above terms are final and not subject to debate.

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The President’s Dilemma

While Pérez is keen on Mourinho’s “Winning DNA,” he hasn’t accepted such restrictive terms from a manager since Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival in 2014. With Real Madrid currently in a transition phase, the world watches to see if the “Special One” will truly return to his throne.