Pérez says Mourinho will return if re‑elected

Florentino Pérez confirmed José Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Pérez wins the presidential election on Sunday. The announcement was made on Wednesday as Pérez campaigned for a second term. Pérez faces renewable‑energy entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme in Real Madrid’s first contested presidential vote in two decades. Pérez posted a short video on social media showing Mourinho answering “Yes!” to the question of returning. Real Madrid have gone two seasons without major silverware. Riquelme has pledged to bring midfielder Rodri and striker Erling Haaland to the club if elected. The election will be decided on Sunday. A Pérez victory would trigger Mourinho’s announced comeback.