Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez said he will bring back José Mourinho as manager if he wins the club’s presidential election this Sunday [1].

The move signals a potential shift in the club's tactical direction and a return to the aggressive leadership style Mourinho previously employed in Madrid. Because the election occurs on June 7, the decision will immediately impact the club's preparations for the upcoming season.

Pérez said that he wants Mourinho to lead the team to implement his specific vision for the future of the club [1]. This strategy involves not only a change in management, but also a significant investment in the squad. Pérez pledged a Galáctico bid of $174 million, or €150 million [3], should he secure another term as president.

Bringing Mourinho back to Spain would require navigating his current contractual obligations. According to a statement from Benfica, the release clause for the manager is €15 million [2]. Other reports have expressed this figure as $17 million [2].

While some reports suggest compensation could be as low as £13 million, the club is expected to prioritize the figures outlined in the official release clause [2]. The prospect of Mourinho's return has created a high-stakes environment for the Sunday vote, as the manager's appointment is now a primary campaign promise.

Pérez said he intends to use the combination of a high-profile manager and expensive new signings to restore the club's dominance in European football. The result of the election will determine if this specific blueprint is enacted or if the club pursues a different leadership path.

“Pérez said he will bring back José Mourinho as manager if he wins the club’s presidential election.”

The tie between the presidential election and the managerial appointment turns a club administrative vote into a referendum on the team's sporting identity. By promising both Mourinho and a massive spending spree, Pérez is leveraging the 'Galáctico' brand to ensure voter support, potentially locking the club into a high-cost, high-pressure era of management.