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Real Madrid managerial target would ‘think about’ the opportunity to return to Bernabeu – report
Real Madrid are in deep crisis right now, as the club are staring at the possibility of finishing two consecutive seasons without winning a trophy.
This has caused internal anger within the Real Madrid camp, with the hierarchy led by president Florentino Perez now looking to take matters into his own hands.
While there has been conflicting reports about Alvaro Arbeloa’s future at the club, it is no secret that Real Madrid are scouring the market for a new manager.
After the failures of Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa, Real Madrid could look to hire a more experienced head and that is where Jose Mourinho’s name has once again come into the fray.
Mourinho will ‘think about’ a move to Real Madrid
A recent report from Record, as relayed by Diario SPORT, has offered some more perspective on Mourinho’s future amid Real Madrid speculation.
The report suggests Mourinho “would think about it” if Real Madrid were to formally approach him about taking charge of the club next season.
The former Chelsea manager is fully aware of the speculation surrounding the Bernabeu dugout and, according to his entourage, believes that with a few targeted adjustments, Real Madrid would be ready to compete for major honours once again.
Mourinho knows the club intimately, having managed them between 2010 and 2013, and there remains a sense of nostalgia within certain sections of the club’s hierarchy for that era.
For now, however, no formal contact has been made. As things stand, Real Madrid have not placed a call to Mourinho, and the coach remains focused on finishing the season with Benfica in the best possible manner.
He holds a contract with the Lisbon club until June 2027, though a mutual exit clause exists that would allow either party to terminate the agreement this summer.
Mourinho’s camp insists it would be “very difficult” for him to walk away from a commitment he has made, but acknowledges that a call from Real Madrid would be a different matter entirely.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
