Just in – Mourinho is Real Madrid president’s favourite candidate to replace Arbeloa; has €3m break clause
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reportedly favors Jose Mourinho as the top candidate to replace interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa this summer. Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, has a €3 million release clause that could facilitate his return to the Bernabeu. Arbeloa's tenure has been marked by poor results and internal unrest, prompting leadership changes. Perez aims to take full control of the hiring decision this time, unlike last year's appointment of Xabi Alonso.
- ▪Jose Mourinho is Florentino Perez's preferred choice to become Real Madrid's next manager.
- ▪Mourinho has a €3 million break clause in his Benfica contract, allowing him to leave this summer.
- ▪Alvaro Arbeloa took over as interim manager in January after Xabi Alonso was sacked but failed to secure any trophies.
- ▪Perez wants to personally lead the managerial appointment process, reversing his passive role in last year's decision.
- ▪Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, winning La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
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