Mourinho's Return Looms as Arbeloa Officially Steps Down as Real Madrid Manager
Real Madrid and Arbeloa have reached an agreement to end his managerial tenure, paving the way for Mourinho's return to the Bernabéu.
Real Madrid and Arbeloa have reached an agreement to end his managerial tenure, paving the way for Mourinho's return to the Bernabéu.
Mourinho has set his sights on Manchester United target Fernandes, while a West Ham midfielder could emerge as the focal point of a tug-of-war between Real Madrid and the Red Devils.
Florentino Perez stoked his re-election campaign with a teaser about a Real Madrid record transfer bid, with The Telegraph identifying Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as the real target.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez confirmed on Thursday that the club will submit a record offer of at least €150 million, announced recruitment moves for Konaté, Mourinho and Dumfries, and denied Haaland transfer rumors.
Real Madrid acting president Florentino Perez said in an interview that he will pursue Ibrahima Konate after winning re-election; Nico Paz's buyback clause remains subject to Jose Mourinho's decision.
Riquelme held up a Haaland shirt to pledge summer signings if elected; Pérez's camp officially announced Mourinho's victory and return.
Real Madrid's presidential race features a Mourinho video from Florentino's camp, while rival Riquelme simultaneously announces deals for Rodri and Haaland.
Spanish journalists report that Mourinho wants Real Madrid to keep spending in the transfer market; after completing deals for Konate and Dumfries, Arsenal defender Calafiori has been lined up as the next target.
The Portuguese coach has turned down a new deal, bringing his five-year spell as Fulham manager to an end; the vacancy may be intertwined with developments at Benfica and Jose Mourinho.
Fulham have confirmed that head coach Marco Silva will leave the club when his contract expires to join Benfica and succeed Jose Mourinho. Fabrizio Romano reports that an agreement has been reached between both parties.
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