Mourinho Set to Return to Real Madrid if Perez Wins Election
The Return of Mourinho?
Jose Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Florentino Perez wins the club's presidential election on Sunday. Perez made the announcement on his social media channels with a short video featuring Mourinho simply saying 'Yes!'
Perez's Campaign Announcement
The clip followed the slogan 'So MOUch history to be made', a nod to the Portuguese coach who guided Real to a record La Liga points tally in 2012. Mourinho last lifted a league title with Chelsea in 2015.
The Data Analysis
- Mourinho's managerial road has taken him to Tottenham Hotspur, Fenerbahce, Benfica, Manchester United, and AS Roma.
- He won the League Cup and Europa League with Manchester United, and led AS Roma to the third-tier Conference League title.
The Impact Analysis
Perez's announcement comes after a disappointing domestic campaign for Real Madrid, who secured back-to-back league titles by Barcelona. The absence of major silverware prompted Perez to call elections.
The Prediction
Should Perez win the election, Mourinho would return to the club 13 years after his departure in 2013. During his tenure, he won one La Liga title, a Copa del Rey, and a Spanish Super Cup.