Before heading to Real Madrid, Mourinho could give Benfica a hand | OneFootball

After all, it won’t be all bad news for Benfica regarding José Mourinho’s departure. At a time when the Special One’s exit is at a standstill due to the elections at Real Madrid, the Spanish press indicates that the Portuguese coach could “lend a hand” to the Eagles next season.

According to Miguel Ángel Díaz, Benfica’s current coach has already informed Real Madrid’s scouting department that he wants Morten Hjulmand in the Merengues squad. If the information reported by the COPE journalist is confirmed, the Special One would be helping Benfica by taking Sporting captain, the Eagles’ eternal rival, to Spain.

However, according to the same source, this was not the only request the 63-year-old coach reportedly made to Florentino Pérez, current president of Real Madrid. Díaz says that the Special One, despite wanting to take his coaching staff to the Spanish capital, has demanded the inclusion of a former Merengues player as one of his assistants.

It will be only a matter of time before it becomes clear whether Mourinho will have his wishes and demands met at Real Madrid, at a time when his departure has still not been confirmed, since he has not yet informed Rui Costa, Benfica’s president. However, the Portuguese coach is expected to travel to the Spanish capital later this week.

This season, wearing Sporting’s shirt, Morten Hjulmand – valued at €45 million – has featured in 44 matches: 27 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, five in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Super Cup.

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