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Real Madrid: Could José Mourinho make a comeback next summer?

Real Madrid: a clause opens the door for José Mourinho's return

Tomorrow, José Mourinho and Benfica will face Real Madrid in the Champions League playoffs. Even before this high-stakes clash, talk is swirling about the Portuguese manager possibly returning to the Los Blancos dugout.

Thanks to a clause in his current Benfica contract, José Mourinho could be edging closer to a sensational return to Real Madrid. Mourinho, who signed a two-year deal with the Lisbon giants, has the option to leave the team without any financial penalty in the 10 days following the end of the season. This provision would allow him to join any club as a free agent—including Real Madrid.

While Mourinho is currently enjoying his time in Lisbon and remains focused on his project with Benfica, the clause makes a move to the Bernabéu legally and financially feasible. The historic bond between Mourinho and Real Madrid only adds fuel to the speculation. The Portuguese tactician still has strong ties to the Madrid club and could contemplate a return, though his relationship with Florentino Pérez has become more strained in recent years. According to reports from AS, talks could take place in the near future.