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Real Madrid Hire Mourinho, Face €15 M Fee Amid Election

6/2/2026

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Mourinho Appointed

Real Madrid will appoint Jose Mourinho as head coach on a contract running to June 2029.
The appointment could cost up to €15 million because Benfica’s release clause increased after the May 29 deadline.
Club president election is set for June 7, with about 100,000 members voting and entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme as the only challenger to club president Florentino Perez.
Riquelme says he would not retain Mourinho as manager if he wins the election.

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Mourinho Denies Return

President Florentino Perez said he has not spoken to Jose Mourinho about a Real Madrid return, despite rumors.
Agent Jorge Mendes, possibly with Jose Angel Sanchez, is handling Mourinho’s negotiations.
Club insiders say the new coach must persuade Kylian Mbappe and control the locker-room hierarchy.
Fans worry that Mourinho’s release clause could expire soon, jeopardising any pending deal.

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Mourinho Compensation

José Mourinho’s compensation totals about €137.1 million, with €29 million in club-to-club fees and €108.1 million in severance.
His top payouts were €22 million from Manchester United (2018), €20.9 million from Chelsea (2007) and €19.7 million from Real Madrid (2013).
After ending his Benfica contract in 2025, Mourinho got a €15 million payout from Fenerbahçe and was hired by Benfica in September 2025.
He was a central figure in Benfica’s election campaign, linking his brand to the club’s politics.

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Mourinho Appointed

Real Madrid will appoint Jose Mourinho as head coach on a contract running to June 2029.
The appointment could cost up to €15 million because Benfica’s release clause increased after the May 29 deadline.
Club president election is set for June 7, with about 100,000 members voting and entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme as the only challenger to club president Florentino Perez.
Riquelme says he would not retain Mourinho as manager if he wins the election.

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