Alert! Marco Silva sees clear path at Benfica after Mourinho twist | OneFootball

Benfica is about to enter a new phase. After weeks marked by uncertainty surrounding the coaching position, the latest developments have definitively paved the way for the succession on the Eagles’ bench.

Florentino Pérez’s re-election as Real Madrid president has unlocked one of the most important issues of Benfica’s summer. The Spanish executive had already identified José Mourinho as the ideal coach to lead the merengues’ new project and, with victory at the polls, he is now preparing to make that objective a reality.

The Portuguese coach’s move to Madrid will allow Benfica to move forward with the signing of Marco Silva, the manager chosen by Rui Costa to lead the first team. The agreement between the parties is practically sealed, and the 48-year-old coach is expected to take charge of the Reds in the coming weeks.

José Mourinho’s departure will bring around €15 million into Benfica SAD’s coffers, an amount corresponding to the compensation set out for the early termination of his contract. That financial boost ultimately makes the entire operation linked to the arrival of his successor easier.

With the situation finally defined, Benfica’s structure can now focus fully on preparing for the new season. Marco Silva is already working behind the scenes together with the club’s officials, analyzing the squad and identifying priorities for the transfer market, in a new era that promises to bring significant changes to the Luz.

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