👀 Mourinho on the way out? Benfica line up successor at Da Luz | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s dugout is at the center of international attention. The latest moves in European football point to José Mourinho’s imminent return to the Spanish capital. The Portuguese strategist, who is currently managing Benfica, is getting closer and closer to sealing his second spell as Madrid coach.

This highly anticipated comeback is being driven by a key move in Lisbon. According to leading outlets such as The Telegraph and Récord, Benfica are on the verge of appointing Marco Silva as their new manager. Silva, currently in charge of Fulham, is in the final stages of negotiations to succeed his compatriot.

The deal with Marco Silva is virtually guaranteed, as the Portuguese coach has shown full willingness to accept the role at the Estádio da Luz. This operation definitively unlocks Mourinho’s future, with his release clause already said to be included in the Eagles’ board’s planning.

Reports from transfer specialist journalist Fabrizio Romano and other market analysts confirm that Florentino Pérez is leading this operation. Although the club is in the middle of an election process, the verbal agreement with the Portuguese coach is complete. Mourinho would sign a three-season contract to begin the restructuring of Madrid’s squad.

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