"There was no mention of the length of Arbeloa's contract when Los Blancos confirmed his appointment, with reports continuing to link them with various big-name coaches. Liverpool icon Jurgen Klopp and former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca have been touted as potential candidates, while there were also reports in the Spanish media that Mourinho could return for a second stint at the Santiago Bernabeu."
"Mourinho won 128 of his 178 games in charge of Madrid in all competitions, with Manuel Pellegrini (75%) the only Blancos boss to better his 72% win rate since the turn of the century. Mourinho's Madrid averaged 2.67 goals per game and 0.94 conceded per game. Only Rafael Benitez (2.76 for, 0.88 against) has overseen better figures on either front while in charge of Madrid this century (minimum 25 games in charge)."
Real Madrid parted ways with Xabi Alonso after seven months, appointing Alvaro Arbeloa after his half-season with Castilla. The club did not disclose Arbeloa's contract length while reports linked Madrid to big-name coaching targets including Jurgen Klopp, Enzo Maresca and speculation about Jose Mourinho. Mourinho, who returned to Benfica in September, dismissed rumours of a Madrid return and called such speculation "soap operas." Mourinho previously managed Madrid from 2010–2013, winning LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa. His Madrid tenure produced a 72% win rate, 2.67 goals scored per game and 0.94 conceded per game. Madrid face Monaco and Benfica travel to Juventus in upcoming Champions League fixtures.
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