New Delhi, May 12 -- Jose Mourinho is set to return to Real Madrid for a second spell after 13 years, replacing current head coach Alvaro Arbeloa. Mourinho. who is currently a head coach at Benfica is believed to be the only candidate to take up the tough job. Arbeloa took charge of Real Madrid in January after Xabi Alonso left his position.

According to a BBC report, Mourinho is in his final negotiations with the Real Madrid management. The report also stated that Mourinho was Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's first choice as soon as Xavi left the club at the start of the year. The 63-year-old joined Benfica in his native Portugal last September on a two-year contract.

When asked about his future at Benfica, Mourinho told report...