José Mourinho prepares for Real Madrid return following Pérez's re-election

José Mourinho is set to make his return to Real Madrid following the recent re-election of club president Florentino Pérez. Major Spanish newspapers highlight Mourinho's initial demands for player acquisitions, including a left-back with center-back capabilities. The coach’s preferences reportedly include Joško Gvardiol and Riccardo Calafiori, with Bernardo Silva also on his radar. Concurrently, FC Barcelona faces significant transfer challenges as Saudi Arabia pursues key players like Raphinha and Marcus Rashford. Valencia CF marks an emotional moment with the last season-ticket campaign at their historic Mestalla stadium ahead of its impending closure.

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