Mourinho pushes for Tomás Araújo move to Real Madrid

José Mourinho, the 63‑year‑old Real Madrid coach, hopes defender Tomás Araújo will follow him from Benfica to the Spanish capital. The Portuguese pair previously worked together at Estádio da Luz, where Araújo was a regular starter when fit under Mourinho’s guidance.

Mourinho’s ambition reflects Real Madrid’s ongoing quest for defensive reinforcements. The club has already identified several targets to bolster its back line.

Tomás Araújo, a defender for Benfica, has been a fixture in the starting eleven when injury‑free. His performances at Estádio da Luz earned him Mourinho’s attention during their shared tenure.

Among the players under review are Nico Schlotterbeck, Alessandro Bastoni and Rúben Dias. These names have passed the initial scouting stage for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid has already secured Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Ibrahim Konaté for the defensive unit. The trio are now part of the squad referred to as the Royal.

Mourinho has added Tomás Araújo to the list of potential acquisitions. In his internal document, the defender’s name is circled in red to emphasize priority.

The report was filed by Nicolò Schira. In the article, Real Madrid is described as the Royal.