Jose Mourinho ‘Decides to Axe 10 Real Madrid Players’ – Including 3 Superstars

May 23, 2026

Jose Mourinho hasn’t officially been confirmed as Real Madrid’s next permanent manager yet, but the legendary Portuguese coach has already made plans to revamp the squad.

Current boss Alvaro Arbeloa announced on Friday that he will leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed earlier this week that Mourinho, who has led Benfica to an unbeaten season, will travel to Spain after Real Madrid’s final game of the season against Athletic Club on Saturday before signing an initial two-year deal.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has turned to Mourinho, who managed the Spanish giants between 2010-2013, following a trophyless season plagued with various controversies.

The former Chelsea, Inter and Manchester United boss, 63, will be assigned the task of ensuring Real Madrid are immediately competing for Spain and Europe’s biggest trophies again next season.

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