Portuguese manager José Mourinho is getting ready for his return to Real Madrid.
Official confirmation is still lacking, but in the inner circles at the Santiago Bernabéu, the transfer is seen as completely in the box: Mourinho will return for the 2026/27 season.
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And he is not coming to take care of the squad as it stands. The Portuguese is already working closely with the sports management on a thorough clean-up of the team. The message is crystal clear: Several big names will disappear during the summer.
First victim? Eduardo Camavinga.
Mourinho wants radical changes
Real Madrid’s sporting situation over the past two seasons has left deep marks. The lack of titles, internal problems in the dressing room and poor performances from several players have forced the club to think again.
José Mourinho has been brought in to lead exactly that change. In Chamartín, they believe that the Portuguese is the right person to restore discipline and tighten the demands in the group.
He has already informed Florentino Pérez that he will not hesitate to make tough decisions. The first priority is to build a squad that is toxic, intense and completely in line with his football philosophy.
And in this rebuild, one name stands out that surprises – given his young age and enormous potential: Eduardo Camavinga.
Camavinga in the line of fire
The Frenchman’s season has been very disappointing. He was never able to play his way to continuity and is left with one of his worst seasons since joining Real Madrid.
Injuries, instability and lack of impact in important matches have meant that he has lost a huge amount of weight in the white shirt.
The final shock came just a few days ago. Didier Deschamps scrapped Camavinga from France’s World Cup squad. The omission was interpreted as a clear sign of the beast of shape.
Inside the walls of the Bernabéu, it is believed that the Frenchman has long been far below the expected level.
And Mourinho doesn’t fully trust his style of play. The Portuguese believes Camavinga still shows far too many tactical breaks and fluctuating performances – which is completely incompatible with the demands of Real Madrid.
Florentino is considering selling already now
According to information circulating in the Madrid community, José Mourinho has directly told Florentino Pérez that he does not count on Eduardo Camavinga in his new project.
The message has been clear: If a proper bid comes during the summer, the club will make arrangements for the player to leave.
Real Madrid do not rule out that possibility. Although Camavinga still has a good reputation internationally due to his young age and talents, the club is aware that it may be the right time for a lucrative sale.
Several Premier League clubs are following the situation closely. They still believe that he has enough room to find his way back to the top level in a new environment.
For now, Camavinga is keeping his mouth shut. But he knows that he is in the most demanding period of his time at Real Madrid. And he knows that Mourinho’s arrival can change everything.
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The revolution starts on day one
The Portuguese wants to build a new Real Madrid – without compromise. All indications are that Eduardo Camavinga will be one of the first victims of the revolution Mourinho is preparing.
At Valdebebas, there is already a clear feeling that big changes are coming.
Mourinho returns to Real Madrid – and is ready to turn the white dressing room upside down from day one.
