Mourinho demands total control, injury overhaul from Real Madrid

Abdullateef Fowewe

José Mourinho has laid out steep conditions for a sensational comeback to Real Madrid, demanding a two-year contract, his own staff, and unchecked authority over squad decisions amid concerns over the club’s injury crisis.

Sources close to the negotiations, including reports from Ramón Álvarez, reveal the Portuguese manager seeks “guarantees” including full protection from board interference in team selections and dressing room matters.

Mourinho wants the freedom to “act decisively” if players don’t align with his vision.

The 63-year-old cites Real Madrid’s alarming physical decline, pointing to roughly 120 injuries across the last two seasons as evidence of deeper structural failures.

He insists on major overhauls beyond tactics, echoing the discipline he imposed during his turbulent 2010-2013 stint, when he delivered La Liga and Copa del Rey titles but clashed with players and executives.

Initial contacts have been made, positioning this as a high-stakes power play for Mourinho to rebuild Madrid’s dominance.