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Story summary
- Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is pursuing Benfica manager José Mourinho to replace Álvaro Arbeloa.
- Mourinho’s contract runs to June 2027 and includes a €3 million release clause that can be exercised between May 6 and May 26 after Benfica’s final match on May 16.
- Arbeloa, appointed in January 2026, will finish the remaining fixtures before a new coach is named.
