Jose Mourinho one of two ‘finalists’ for Real Madrid job
Jose Mourinho is reportedly one of the two finalists to replace Alvaro Arbeloa as Real Madrid's manager. He has a clause in his contract with Benfica that allows him to leave for €3 million. Jurgen Klopp is the other finalist, while Didier Deschamps remains a potential candidate.
- ▪Jose Mourinho is the preferred candidate to replace Alvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid.
- ▪He has a clause in his Benfica contract that allows him to leave for €3 million.
- ▪Jurgen Klopp is also a finalist for the Real Madrid job, but has distanced himself from the position.
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