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Real Madrid President Pursues Mourinho Hire via Benfica Exit Clause

4/29/2026

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Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is pushing to hire José Mourinho as head coach.
Florentino Pérez wants a “grand manager” who can dominate the dressing room, while José Ángel Sánchez favors a tactically rigorous organizer, a view that produced hires like Benítez, Lopetegui and Alonso.
José Mourinho’s Benfica contract runs to June 2027 but a €3 million clause allows termination within ten days after the season, opening a path to the Bernabéu.

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Story summary

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is pushing to hire José Mourinho as head coach.
Florentino Pérez wants a “grand manager” who can dominate the dressing room, while José Ángel Sánchez favors a tactically rigorous organizer, a view that produced hires like Benítez, Lopetegui and Alonso.
José Mourinho’s Benfica contract runs to June 2027 but a €3 million clause allows termination within ten days after the season, opening a path to the Bernabéu.