Many thought Jose Mourinho had had his last job at one of the biggest clubs after exiting the Turkish league, then Portuguese. In recent weeks, there have been reports that the Portuguese will now return to work for the biggest club in the world. Now it is reported as clapped and ready.

Mourinho himself has tried to keep the Real Madrid noise at bay as he finishes the season as Benfica coach, but few believe that “nothing is decided”. According to the hyperactive transfer journalist Romano, Mourinho and Real Madrid are now in agreement.

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Real Madrid buys Mourinho free, all details between the parties have been negotiated, it is reported.

Benfica have been trying to persuade Mourinho to stay for the longest time, but when Real Madrid calls, it is impossible to stop the exit.

The last time Mourinho was in the Spanish capital thirteen years ago, he led Real Madrid to a league title, a cup triumph and a Super Cup trophy.

Now it will be tightened up in the Real dressing room, after a year of turmoil and conflict.

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