Mourinho's blueprint to turn Mbappé into Real Madrid's new Ronaldo

José Mourinho is back at the Santiago Bernabéu with a clear vision - and at the heart of it sits Kylian Mbappé. The Portuguese manager, returning to rebuild a fractured Real Madrid side after a disastrous campaign, plans to replicate the formula that turned Cristiano Ronaldo from a superstar into a legend. According to L'Équipe, Mourinho sees Mbappé as the centerpiece of his project, inspired by the Frenchman's World Cup heroics. The 63-year-old wants to push Mbappé to the same level of effectiveness and influence that Ronaldo achieved during their three seasons together in Madrid. Under Mourinho, Ronaldo netted 168 goals in 164 appearances - numbers that defined an era. Mourinho's man-management will be crucial, especially with high-profile figures like Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior also in the squad. The report states that Bellingham is earmarked for a central role close to Mbappé, operating as a No. 10. When asked about his plans for Mbappé in a Vanity Fair interview, Mourinho kept his cards close: "I need to see him with my own eyes, because for now, all I know about him comes from the media. He's a phenomenal player and I intend to help him become even stronger." For Mbappé, who grew up idolizing Ronaldo, the chance to work under the coach who shaped his hero's career is a dream scenario. The next chapter of his career begins now.