Jose Mourinho has already expressed his willingness to return to Real Madrid, which he first joined in 2010, in a video posted on Perez's Instagram account. During his previous tenure, Mourinho won several titles, including a LaLiga title, a Copa del Rey, and a Spanish Super Cup.

The potential appointment of Mourinho could be a risk for Real Madrid, as they have not won a major trophy in two consecutive seasons. However, Perez believes that Mourinho can bring stability and discipline to the team, which has been plagued by internal issues.

Mourinho joined Benfica in 2025 and led the team to an unbeaten league season, although they finished third. His contract with Benfica expires in one year.