Jose Mourinho could one day make a shock return to manage Real Madrid even after his high-profile and acrimonious exit , according to Real defender Alvaro Arbeloa . The Chelsea manager ended his three-year spell in Madrid to rejoin his current club in 2013 , leaving the Spanish capital amid rumours of bust-ups with senior players , including club captain Iker Casillas , Sergio Ramos and Pepe . But right back Arbeloa , who has made 25 first-team appearances this season , says Real 's door will never be closed to bringing the combustible Portuguese coach back as boss . Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could return to take charge of Real Madrid one day , says Alvaro Arbeloa . Arbeloa handed a portion of the credit for Real 's Champions League win to Mourinho 's groundwork . Under Carlo Ancelotti 's stewardship , Real lifted the 10th European Cup that they had craved for so long . The former Liverpool defender also handed a portion of credit for last season 's La Decima Champions League win to Mourinho , saying his work was the foundation of their success under Carlo Ancelotti . 'Yes there is a possibility of Jose returning to Madrid , ' Arbeloa said . 'Why not ? Madrid 's door is not closed for a great coach . 'Mourinho has many fond memories of Real Madrid . For La Decima , we have to credit Ancelotti but Jose planted the foundations . ' Mourinho left Madrid and rejoined Chelsea in 2013 and has since led his team to the brink of another title . The Special One endured a trophyless campaign in his last year with Real which he said was his worst season . Arbeloa was said to be one of Mourinho 's main 'disciples ' in the dressing room , and he admits he has spoken with the Chelsea manager as recently as last week . He also said that despite the talk of unrest in the camp at Real , the Special One left on good terms before joining Chelsea , particularly with expected summer transfer target Raphael Varane . Mourinho is said to be considering a £40million move for the French centre back when the transfer window opens in July . Arbeloa ( left ) was said to be one of Mourinho 's main 'disciples ' in the dressing room and the pair still talk . Mourinho 's arguments with senior players including Iker Casillas , the club captain , were well documented . ' I spoke to him ( Mourinho ) last Friday , ' Arbeloa told El Chiringuito . 'He ’ s happy and content in London because his family are happy and there isn ’ t the daily persecution he and his kids got here . 'The press emphasised ( how ) it ended badly but Jose ended well with most - ( Luka ) Modric , Varane , Diego ( Lopez ) , Xabi ( Alonso ) . 'Professionally he has a great team and is doing well . ' Arbeloa says Mourinho is happy in London , having won the Capital One Cup with Chelsea last month . Raphael Varane , said to be a summer target for Mourinho , ended on good terms with his former manager .
Jose Mourinho left Real Madrid in 2013 after a series of public buy - outs . But Alvaro Arbeloa says he could see The # One returning to Real . He credits himself as the ' foundation ' of Champions League success . Arbeloa says his spell ended well but Chelsea ##varo is happy in London . Mourinho is said to be on good terms with £ ##500 m plus Raphael fees .