Benfica say Real Madrid intend to hire Mourinho, Silva to take charge of Portuguese club
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Primeira Liga – Benfica v S.C. Braga – Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal – May 11, 2026 Benfica coach Jose Mourinho REUTERS/Pedro Rocha/File Photo
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June 9 : Benfica have announced that Real Madrid have expressed their intention to hire manager Jose Mourinho, stating that the coach has already agreed to the move.
“Real Madrid CF has formally expressed its intention to hire Jose Mourinho for 15 million euros, and that the manager has agreed to the move,” Benfica said in a statement.
The Portuguese side also confirmed that Marco Silva will replace Mourinho as their new manager.
Real Madrid have not confirmed the hiring yet.
Source: Reuters
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