The fee Real Madrid will pay Benfica for Mourinho’s services – report
Jose Mourinho is set to become Real Madrid's new first-team manager, with an official announcement expected soon after his meeting with club president Florentino Perez. Real Madrid will pay Benfica a release clause of €3 million to secure his services. Mourinho's return to the club marks a significant moment in his managerial career, which is now in its later stages.
- ▪Jose Mourinho is expected to be officially announced as Real Madrid's new manager.
- ▪Real Madrid will pay Benfica a €3 million release clause to hire Mourinho.
- ▪An agreement has already been reached between Benfica and Marco Silva for Mourinho's replacement.
- ▪Mourinho and Florentino Perez are scheduled to meet next week to finalize the deal.
- ▪Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid and is returning after more than a decade.
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