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Mourinho's return to Real Madrid? Benfica makes surprise move
2026-05-02 00:01:16 / SPORT
The future of Jose Mourinho has taken centre stage on the European football scene. Rumours linking the "Special One" with a possible return to Real Madrid have prompted Benfica to react swiftly to avoid losing their coach.
According to reports from AS, the Portuguese club's president, Rui Costa, has scheduled a meeting early next week with the aim of renewing Mourinho's contract and guaranteeing the continuity of the project.
Although staying in Lisbon remains a priority for the Portuguese coach, Los Blancos' interest remains a real threat. The situation is made even more delicate by a clause in Mourinho's contract that allows him to leave for a fee of 3 million euros by the end of May.
This clause gives a huge advantage to the Madrid club and president Florentino Pérez, who could attempt to bring back the coach who left Madrid in 2013.
To avoid such a scenario, Benfica's management are determined to act quickly. The renewal offer aims not only to extend the current contract (which expires in 2027), but also to eliminate the release clause, making any potential transfer much more costly and complex.
In this midst, the well-known agent Jorge Mendes also plays a role, who is reported to have initiated initial contacts with Real Madrid executives to understand the terrain.
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