Former Portugal captain, Pepe, is set to make a return to Real Madrid as an assistant to Jose Mourinho.

Mourinho will be officially unveiled as Los Blancos’ new manager, after Florentino Perez won the club’s presidential election.

Perez had already agreed a deal with Benfica for Mourinho before the elections.

The 63-year-old will now be joined by Pepe at the Bernabeu.

According to Marca, Pepe’s role would include strengthening the team’s defensive mentality and organization, helping create a stronger, more united dressing room atmosphere and acting as a key bridge between Mourinho and the players, improving communication and understanding.

Pepe, who played for Madrid between 2007 and 2011, retired from football in 2024.