The football world is bracing for the return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid. According to widespread reports and journalist Sergio Valentin, the “Special One” is poised to begin his second stint at the Santiago Bernabéu, with an official announcement expected between Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Benfica Exit and Release Clause
Real Madrid is expected to finalize negotiations with Benfica within the next 48 hours. The Spanish giants will trigger Mourinho’s €3 million release clause to secure the 63-year-old tactician.
Mourinho had reportedly informed the Benfica hierarchy of his talks with Florentino Pérez even before the Champions League quarter-finals, waiting only for the final green light from Madrid.
José Mourinho’s 10 Commandments for Real Madrid Comeback
Restoring Discipline to the Dressing Room
Mourinho returns to a Madrid squad currently plagued by internal strife, most notably the recent physical altercation between Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde.
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Unprecedented Authority: General Manager José Ángel Sánchez has reportedly promised Mourinho record-breaking powers to overhaul squad discipline.
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Timeline: The appointment could be made official after Benfica’s match against Braga on Monday, or following their season finale against Estoril on May 16.
