Karlobag.eu / illustration Sports Jun 4, 2026 · Sports desk Real Madrid must pay Benfica €15 million for José Mourinho as Marco Silva emerges as possible successor Benfica has confirmed that José Mourinho can leave for Real Madrid only if the Spanish club pays a €15 million release clause. The Portuguese coach’s possible return to the Santiago Bernabéu depends on the presidential election and a victory for Florentino Pérez, while Marco Silva is already being mentioned in Lisbon as a potential replacement