A few days ago, Sporten.com could report that the deadline to buy out Jose Mourinho for “only” 7 million euros from his deal with Benfica had expired. – The reason was that Real Madrid had to carry out a presidential election first, and that will not be seen until the beginning of next week.
While Florentino Perez wants Jose Mourinho, his opponent Enrique Riquelme is adamant that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is the right man to lift Real Madrid back to the top of world football again. (without us having checked, a buyout of Mikel Arteta is also going to be expensive, probably even more expensive)
Read: Note! The deadline to buy free Jose Mourinho for 6 million euros expired today morning
Now The Athletic is following suit and reports that it will cost more than double to buy out Jose Mourinho now, while there are only details and a presidential election away from a reunion with Real Madrid.
The deal will cost the Spanish capital club more than planned.
The Portuguese’s deal with Benfica initially made it possible to release Mourinho for seven million euros, but that clause was valid until May 29 – and is thus outdated.
From then on, 15 million euros are required.
The reason why Real Madrid has chosen to wait to complete the deal is the upcoming presidential election at the club. It will be decided on Sunday 7 June.
There, Florentino Pérez is challenged by 37-year-old businessman Enrique Riquelme. However, according to several media outlets, including Marca, it is unlikely that Pérez will not be re-elected.
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