Real Madrid are set to announce José Mourinho as their new coach, ending a two-year trophy drought that has frustrated the club. Sources confirm Mourinho has verbally agreed to a two-year deal to replace Álvaro Arbeloa this summer, with the announcement expected by Sunday or Monday. Behind the scenes, Madrid plan sweeping changes across coaching, medical, and sporting departments.

Mourinho wants to import his Benfica coaching staff, which would see fitness coach Antonio Pintus and goalkeeping coach Luis Llopis lose their positions. The medical department is already in turmoil after Niko Mihic replaced Felipe Segura, and March's knee controversy involving Kylian Mbappé exposed deeper dysfunction. Staff at Valdebebas now face a "climate of uncertainty" amid talk of a wholesale clearout.

President Florentino Pérez's club elections, with Enrique Riquelme offering opposition, could push these changes into next month. On the pitch, Mourinho targets defensive reinforcements, particularly a right-back to replace Dani Carvajal, with Trent Alexander-Arnold linked. Dani Alaba and Dani Ceballos are also expected to depart, signaling Madrid will be far more aggressive in the transfer market.