Reports indicate that Real Madrid may face a significant financial outlay, potentially up to 15 million euros, to secure the services of Portuguese coach José Mourinho. This potential fee arises because the release clause stipulated in Mourinho’s existing contract with Benfica expired at the end of May. According to sources, Mourinho is nearing an agreement to return to the dugout at the Santiago Bernabéu for a second tenure with the Spanish club.
The understanding is that the new arrangement would involve a three-year contract with the major Madrid side. The complexity stems from the initial terms of his agreement with Benfica. The original release clause was valued at approximately 6 million euros; however, this figure was only valid for a limited period of ten working days following the conclusion of Benfica’s season, expiring on May 29th.
Consequently, Real Madrid did not activate the clause within the specified deadline. This delay was reportedly attributed to the prevailing uncertainties surrounding the club’s presidential election process. The situation suggests that the initial financial pathway to secure Mourinho has closed, potentially requiring the club to negotiate a revised and more substantial contract structure.
Any future agreement between the two parties will therefore need to address the lapsed clause and establish the terms for his return to the coaching role at Madrid.
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