Unexpected! Press say Mourinho leaving Benfica could cost a fortune | OneFootball

Life is not easy at all for Rui Costa, and it promises to become even more complicated in the coming weeks. At a time when José Mourinho's departure is a scenario on the table, the Benfica President learns that, if the Special One returns to Real Madrid, he will have to write a very hefty cheque to the Eagles' SAD.

According to what Record learned in today’s edition, May 13, it was established when the contract signed in September 2025 was agreed that, during the 10-day window in which Mourinho’s future can be discussed, the Special One will have to pay an amount close to 7 million euros to Benfica if Real Madrid decides it wants to hire the Portuguese coach.

However, as the same source had already reported on the same day, Rui Costa’s intention is to keep the Portuguese manager for next season. With that in mind, the Benfica President ultimately presented a contract renewal offer to José Mourinho and is now awaiting the Special One’s response.

On the other hand, as is already public knowledge, the 10-day window, between May 17 and 27, is very important in determining the future of the coach, as well as Benfica’s. Based on previous information, if it is the Club from Luz that decides to terminate the contract during that period, it would only have to pay around 3 million euros in compensation to the coach.

. The next few days will be awaited with great expectation and, like Nicolás Otamendi, the decision is in the hands of the Special One.

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