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José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid as Benfica replace him with Marco Silva after €15m clause

José Mourinho leaves Benfica and returns to Real Madrid after the Lisbon club confirmed a €15m release-clause move. Benfica have appointed former Fulham manager Marco Silva, who arrives after five Premier League seasons and takes over a side that finished unbeaten in the league but without the title

10.06.2026

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Pérez election win opens way for Mourinho return to Real Madrid bench with Benfica compensation clause

Florentino Pérez has won another term as Real Madrid president and, according to available information, is preparing one of the summer’s biggest moves: José Mourinho’s return. The Portuguese coach is under contract at Benfica, so the deal could depend on a 15 million euro compensation clause and an official agreement between the clubs

08.06.2026

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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

04.06.2026

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Mourinho return to Real Madrid gets costlier after Benfica release clause expires

José Mourinho is again linked with Real Madrid, but a possible return to the Santiago Bernabéu is complicated by club elections and his Benfica contract. According to Spanish reports, the expired lower release clause could raise the compensation fee to as much as €15 million

01.06.2026

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José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid after 13 years and begins a new Santiago Bernabéu project

José Mourinho has agreed to return as Real Madrid manager 13 years after his first spell at the club. The Portuguese coach arrives after a season with Benfica, while Florentino Pérez expects him to restore authority, stability and competitive intensity at the Santiago Bernabéu

29.05.2026

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Articles with this tag

José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid as Benfica replace him with Marco Silva after €15m clause

Pérez election win opens way for Mourinho return to Real Madrid bench with Benfica compensation clause

Real Madrid must pay Benfica €15 million for José Mourinho as Marco Silva emerges as possible successor

Mourinho return to Real Madrid gets costlier after Benfica release clause expires

José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid after 13 years and begins a new Santiago Bernabéu project

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