Follow usJose Mourinho is a huge fan of the Gunners’ footballer Riccardo Calafiori, and he is one of his top targets for his sensational return to Los Blancos.
The two already worked together in AS Roma, and Jose let Riccardo leave, but now the Special One has changed his mind after the progress that Calafiori made in his career and sees him as a perfect new addition for Real Madrid.
Jose’s 2nd stint at the Royal club is yet to be officially revealed, but the manager reportedly inked a 3-year deal to return to Los Blancos.
It will be most certainly revealed that Mourinho is the new head coach of Real Madrid after the club’s election this weekend to decide who will be the president, as Florentino Perez is fighting for the position with Enrique Riquelme.
The Royal club already made an unofficial contract with Riccardo’s entourage to talk about his availability, and the Italian would like to play for Real Madrid.
Calafiori Talks Underway! 💣⚪️🇮🇹
🚨 Real Madrid are now in direct negotiations with Riccardo Calafiori. 🇮🇹
📞 Official contacts have taken place between the parties.
🛡️ The Italian defender is highly valued due to his ability to play both as a centre-back and a left-back.
— Pitch Wire (@wire_pitch) June 4, 2026
Even if Calafiori is eager to became Los Blancos player, it would not be easy as he is crucial under Mikel Arteta in Arsenal and helped the Gunners to win the Premier League.
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