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Jose Mourinho will fly from Lisbon to Madrid this afternoon to return to Spanish giants Real.
Mourinho will go straight to work on the training ground after his arrival. He has no plans to hold a press conference or welcome ceremony. These will be followed in the coming days.
Alvaro Arbeloa’s departure last night has officially cleared the way for Mourinho to be confirmed as Real Madrid’s new manager.
Benfica confirmed Mourinho’s departure and the appointment of Marco Silva hours later.
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Jamie Carragher gives his verdict on news that Jose Mourinho is set to return to Real Madrid
A statement from Real Madrid announcing the re-signing of the ‘Special One’ on a three-year deal will come later on Wednesday. He is going to bring five coaching staff with him.
There are currently no plans for a press conference or welcome event. These will be followed in the coming days.
Mourinho had hoped to start after the final La Liga game of the season against Athletic Bilbao two weeks ago. Presidential elections were held which ended with Perez’s victory on Sunday leaving the all clear for Mourinho’s return.
Silva and Arbeloa opened the door for Mourinho’s return
It was announced on Tuesday evening that Arbeloa will leave the club, replacing Xabi Alonso in January.
A club statement said: “Real Madrid CF and Alvaro Arbeloa have reached an agreement to end his tenure as first team coach.
“Real Madrid is deeply grateful to Alvaro Arbeloa, who throughout his career at the club, from the time he joined our academy, has always shown loyalty, commitment and professionalism. His personality is a true example of our club’s values.
“Real Madrid, which will always be his home, wishes Alvaro Arbeloa and his entire family all the best in this new chapter of their lives.”
A few hours later, Benfica announced that they had agreed a two-year contract with Marco Silva, with the option of a one-year extension.
‘A true Madridista’ – Perez’s promise to Mourinho after re-election
Mourinho’s return to the Spanish capital has been delayed by the recent presidential election at the club.
Florentino Perez overcame competition from Enrique Riquelme and immediately confirmed that Mourinho would return to the Bernabeu.
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Gary Cotterill brings the latest from Madrid, where Florentino Perez is set to be re-elected as president – and re-appointed Jose Mourinho as manager.
“We won the election and will continue to work to win the title,” Perez said. “I’m still here and I’m here to defend Real Madrid.
“We will continue to work so that Real Madrid can win the title, and we will fight to the end to achieve the 16th European Cup.
“We will continue to be proud of the best stadium in the world, the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
“We are proud to have the best players in the world, proud to welcome one of the best coaches in the world, a madridista like Jose Mourinho. And rest assured, as president, Real Madrid was, is and always will be owned by its members.”
