
Real Madrid has gone two consecutive seasons without any major trophies, making the club fully aware of its squad deficiencies. This summer, they have been highly efficient in their recruitment, quickly locking in one manager and two key players.
Florentino Pérez has posted a video on his campaign team's social media showing José Mourinho wearing a Real Madrid jersey, announcing that if he is re-elected as the club's president, Mourinho will be the head coach for the new season.
Mourinho previously coached Real Madrid for three seasons from 2010 to 2013, recording 127 wins, 28 draws, and 23 losses in 178 matches—a win rate exceeding 70%. During that period, he led the team to win La Liga once, the Copa del Rey once, and the Spanish Super Cup once, and also achieved the feat of winning the league with 100 points.
Mourinho was sacked by Fenerbahçe last year and took over Benfica in September, finishing third in the Portuguese league—the lowest among the three major clubs in Portugal—thus failing to qualify for the Champions League. Mourinho's coaching results in recent years have been somewhat disappointing, but that does not mean he cannot succeed again at Real Madrid, as he needs a suitable squad and highly disciplined players.

Real Madrid's French contingent is set to grow further. According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, French defender Ibrahima Konaté will join Real Madrid on a four-year contract.
Konaté, 27, is a French international and was previously Liverpool's starting center-back, valued at €50 million. Real Madrid signing a €50 million-level defender on a free transfer is extremely cost-effective, and Mourinho has always favored strong, physical defenders.

In addition to Liverpool center-back Konaté, Real Madrid has also secured Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries early on. According to Romano, Real Madrid has officially informed Inter Milan that they will pay the €20 million release clause for the Dutch defender, who has already completed his medical examination.
Dumfries, 30, is a Dutch international and was previously Inter Milan's starting right wing-back, valued at €25 million. Real Madrid signing him for €20 million is also very cost-effective. Dumfries, a player known for his hard work, is the type Mourinho likes. From Dumfries to Konaté, it seems Mourinho has already been involved in Real Madrid's recruitment, building a squad with the toughness he desires.