"There will be a one-week window." Mourinho comments on possible return to Real

José Mourinho has addressed the rumors linking him to a potential managerial return at Real Madrid. The Portuguese tactician admitted that, for now, he is not in talks with the Spanish giants, but left the door open for possible discussions after the end of the season.

You keep talking about Real, but I continue to avoid this topic. There have been no negotiations between me and the president or anyone else within the club's structure. At the moment, I'm not speaking with anyone. There has been no contact with Real, and there won't be until after the last match of the season against Estoril. Then, I will have a one-week window during which I can speak with whoever I see fit. Everything else that's being written now—about meetings, demands, and agreements—is just speculation," Mourinho stated.

• See also: Barcelona vs Real Madrid prediction: facts, lineups and head-to-head — May 10, 2026

Let us recall, Mourinho already managed Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure, Madrid claimed the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.