Florentino Pérez dropped a major bombshell Wednesday night, confirming José Mourinho's return to Real Madrid if re-elected as president. The announcement came via social media with the message "MOUcha historia por hacer," signaling Mourinho's second stint at the Bernabéu. Pérez's rival Enrique Riquelme learned the news live on Spanish television, left momentarily stunned during his own campaign appearance.

Madrid's trophy drought spans two seasons with Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Álvaro Arbeloa all failing to deliver silverware. Pérez believes Mourinho can unlock the potential of stars like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham. The club president pointed to recent injuries and calendar chaos as factors in their decline, but clearly sees Mourinho as the solution.

During his first Madrid tenure from 2010-2013, Mourinho delivered the 2011-12 LaLiga crown with a record 100 points and 121 goals scored. That era marked Madrid's return to European relevance after six straight Champions League round-of-16 exits. Despite internal conflicts leading to his 2013 departure, Pérez has consistently rated Mourinho above other coaches, calling him the club's only true manager during his presidency.

Recent Benfica experience shows Mourinho's teams went unbeaten in Portugal last season but drew 11 of 34 matches, finishing third. Pérez reportedly had to repair bridges with agent Jorge Mendes to secure this deal. Whether Mourinho can replicate 2012 magic with today's squad remains the central question facing Madrid's faithful.