Real Madrid Coaching Hunt Elevates Mourinho After Reported Mendes Talks

Spanish reports say early contact has made the former Madrid boss a viable option again.

Overview

Kylian Mbappé drew notice by liking a social post about a José Mourinho return, a gesture highlighted by Marca and AS.
Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa brushed off the online buzz in a press conference, joking that likes for Mourinho or even Julia Roberts do not matter to him.
Local coverage has questioned Arbeloa as a long-term pick as shortlists continue to cite Didier Deschamps, Mauricio Pochettino and Jürgen Klopp.
Zinedine Zidane is seen as improbable for a comeback because he is linked to taking over the France national team.
No appointment has been announced, and Mourinho’s resurgence remains based on media reporting rather than a club confirmation.