1: Real Madrid:
Lastly, probably the club that Mourinho is most likely to join, given the conditions and indications. Santiago Solari’s future as the manager of Real Madrid has come under intense scanner after enduring a terrible week where they probably lost all their chances of winning silverware this season.
Repeated El Classico defeats and probably a skewed tactical approach has arguably left the fans and the board frustrated with their manager. Florentino Perez shares a good relationship with Mourinho and would be keen to have him onboard to rescue Madrid’s situation.
However, with an ageing squad at their disposal, the club requires an incredible overhaul that could include a massive spending spree in the upcoming summer. Appointing Mourinho would help them with that, as the Portuguese gaffer hardly gets his transfers wrong.
Even at United, his acquisitions like Victor Lindelof and Diogo Dalot have proven their worth, along with the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic. Mourinho is someone who likes to have complete control over the transfer proceedings and given the financial stature of Real Madrid, he might not face many problems in this aspect.
Furthermore, Los Blancos haven’t spent much in recent transfer windows and hence they would be eager to acquire some remarkable players in a few months’ time.
Even after having lost the vote of the dressing room during his time at Madrid, Mourinho managed to maintain good relations with Perez, and eventually that is what will matter the most.
With some good transfers and a clear strategy in front, Mourinho might be able to reinvent himself with Madrid. This could certainly be an interesting combination to watch out for.