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Pérez Backs Mourinho to Replace Arbeloa at Real

4/29/2026

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Pérez Backs Mourinho

Pérez prefers José Mourinho to replace Álvaro Arbeloa as Real Madrid coach.
Mourinho’s Benfica contract runs to June 2027 with a €3 million break clause after 2025–26.
He logged 178 Real Madrid games with a 71.91% win rate, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa and a 100-point season.
Real Madrid have no trophy this season and trail Barcelona in La Liga.

Summary

Mourinho's Next Move

Mourinho’s first likely signing is Benfica defender Antonio Silva, 22, with 10 goals, four assists and recent league and Nations League titles.
Benfica target Fulham boss Marco Silva as Mourinho’s replacement if the €3 million release clause is triggered.
Agent Jorge Mendes is handling negotiations for Mourinho’s possible return to the Bernabéu.
Newcastle United’s Saudi owners have expressed interest in appointing Mourinho after the season.

Summary

Arnold Extends

Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid defender) signed a contract that runs until 2031.
He has recorded five assists in 26 appearances this season, starting 19 matches.
Injuries to his hamstring and thigh have limited his consistency, according to season analysis.
Former Real Madrid boss Álvaro Arbeloa praised his impact on build-up play, saying his performance is beyond doubt.
He is expected to feature in the upcoming Espanyol game before the El Clásico clash.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, president Lorenzo Sanz hired Italian coach Fabio Capello, who led Real Madrid to a La Liga title with a record 92 points, becoming the first Italian to win the league. The success set a pattern of seeking high-profile foreign managers, a trend echoed today as agent Jorge Mendes negotiates José Mourinho’s possible move to Real Madrid or Newcastle.

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Pérez Backs Mourinho

Pérez prefers José Mourinho to replace Álvaro Arbeloa as Real Madrid coach.
Mourinho’s Benfica contract runs to June 2027 with a €3 million break clause after 2025–26.
He logged 178 Real Madrid games with a 71.91% win rate, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa and a 100-point season.
Real Madrid have no trophy this season and trail Barcelona in La Liga.

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