Real Madrid President Vows to Bring Back Mourinho if Re-elected

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has pledged to bring Jose Mourinho back as the club's manager should he win the upcoming presidential election. Perez is seeking another term and faces his first contested election in two decades against entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme.

Perez announced his intention via a social media video featuring Mourinho, who simply responded with "Yes!" The campaign message, "So MOUch history to be made," alludes to Mourinho's previous successful tenure at the club, where he set a record for La Liga points in 2012.

The potential return of Mourinho comes after a disappointing domestic season for Real Madrid, which saw rivals Barcelona secure consecutive league titles. Real Madrid's recent exits from the Champions League at the quarterfinal stage in the past two seasons have also contributed to the call for elections.

Meanwhile, Riquelme has proposed signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri and striker Erling Haaland if elected, with former player Raul potentially serving as sports director. Mourinho's recent managerial career includes spells at Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Fenerbahce, and AS Roma, where he won the Conference League title.

Pundits debate whether Mourinho's pragmatic style still suits modern football. However, Perez appears to view him as the ideal candidate to restore discipline and competitiveness to a squad that includes stars like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham. Mourinho previously denied any contact with Real Madrid amid persistent rumors of his return.

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