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Benfica Say Real Madrid Intend to Hire Mourinho, Silva to Take Charge of Portuguese Club

Benfica said Madrid will pay 15 million euros for Mourinho, who has agreed to return as the club seeks a marquee hire.

  • On Tuesday, Benfica announced that manager Jose Mourinho agreed to join Real Madrid for 15 million euros , ending coach Arbeloa's tenure at the Spanish club.
  • Real Madrid President Florentino Perez secured his position on Monday after surviving the club's first presidential contest in two decades, fulfilling a campaign promise to bring Mourinho back.
  • Under Arbeloa, Real Madrid endured elimination by Bayern Munich in the Champions League and fell behind Barcelona in LaLiga, failing to secure a major trophy.
  • Benfica confirmed Marco Silva will replace Mourinho as their new manager, adding, "Thank you, Jose Mourinho," following the coach's departure.
  • Mourinho's previous stint at the club from 2010 to 2013 was marked by an abrasive attitude toward rivals like Guardiola, which alienated many in Spain.
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The SL Benfica announced that Real Madrid has expressed its “intention” to pay 15 million euros for the signing of the team’s until now technical, the Portuguese José Mourinho, and the positive response of the strategist. “The Benfica SAD informed the CMV – Commission of the Securities Market Furniture – that Real Madrid CF formalized the intention to hire José Mourinho for a value of 15 million euros,” the Portuguese club said in a statement. L…

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Benfica say Real Madrid intend to hire Mourinho, Silva to take charge of Portuguese club

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Portuguese coach played a good part of his career out of his country

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sport.es broke the news on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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