Florentino Perez announces Jose Mourinho as coach candidate for Real Madrid

Florentino Perez has officially announced that Jose Mourinho is his designated choice for the head coaching position at Real Madrid, should he win the presidential elections scheduled for June 7, 2026. This announcement serves as a counter-move to his opponent, Enrique Riquelme, who has campaigned on deals for Erling Haaland and Rodri from Manchester City. According to reports from the Portuguese outlet A Bola, Mourinho has already prepared a list of players to release, including Rodrygo, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, and Raul Asencio. Additionally, David Alaba and Dani Carvajal are expected to leave as their contracts expire without renewal. Conflicting reports exist regarding incoming transfers; one source mentions the imminent signing of new players, while another specifies Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate as defensive reinforcements. There is also a report of a suggested move for Riccardo Calafiori from Arsenal, though he remains under contract until 2029.