It could be half as expensive, but for some reason Real Madrid president Florentino Perez decided he had to make an election. – His “candidate” was Jose Mourinho, who until June 1 was available for buyout for 7 million euros. Benfica, who “own” “the Special One”, did not let the chance pass them by and of course demand what they have the opportunity to.
Real Madrid are signing Jose Mourinho for €15 million.
Arteta is ready: “With this signing, we win the Champions League”
Real Madrid have found their successor to Álvaro Arbeloa, and the choice falls on José Mourinho. The Portuguese has not yet been presented by “Los Blancos”, but he is being brought in from Benfica.
The Lisbon club reports that Real Madrid have taken the matter seriously and are buying out the 63-year-old for 15 million euros. Mourinho himself has given the green light for a return.
“Thank you, José Mourinho,” Benfica writes in the statement.
At the same time, Benfica announces that the new head coach is Marco Silva, who was last at Fulham. The contract extends over two seasons, with an option for another year.
Mourinho’s transfer comes as no big surprise. Re-elected Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has already confirmed a comeback for Mourinho.
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José Mourinho coached Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and won one league title, one cup title and one Super Cup title at the club. The Portuguese is one of football’s most talked-about coaches and has celebrated triumphs at clubs such as Porto, Chelsea, Inter and Manchester United.
