Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Reuters)Jose Mourinho is reportedly set for a sensational return to Real Madrid, with his appointment expected to be confirmed following Florentino Perez's re-election as the club's president. Perez secured his eighth term as president, having fended off challenger Enrique Riquelme, and had previously indicated his desire to bring Mourinho back to the club. Reports suggest that Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, has agreed a three-year deal to replace Alvaro Arbeloa, who took over in January after Xabi Alonso's departure. Perez affirmed his commitment to the club's future success, stating his pride in welcoming back Mourinho, whom he described as a 'Madridista' and one of the best coaches in the world. During his campaign, Perez also promised to spend €150m on an unnamed player and to sign defenders Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries, while Mourinho's previous tenure at Real Madrid saw him win LaLiga and the Copa del Rey. In fullJose Mourinho set for Real Madrid return after Florentino Perez re-electedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in