Benfica, be warned! Riquelme's Real Madrid bid unsettles Mourinho | OneFootball

José Mourinho’s future could take another twist in the coming days. At a time when the deadline to submit lists for the Real Madrid elections is running out, Enrique Riquelme’s possible candidacy could block the Benfica coach’s return to the club from the Spanish capital.

however, he will have to submit his list by the end of today, Saturday, May 23, in order to enter the race.

Now, if his candidacy is approved, elections will then be scheduled for June 7. Although the election race is taking place, the current Merengue board can continue making decisions regarding signings and sales; however, more central decisions, such as the coach, are put on hold, which could delay Mourinho’s return, Florentino Pérez’s favorite.

However, the problems do not end there. If Riquelme manages to enter the election race and later wins the confidence vote of the Madrid members, José Mourinho’s future will not be with the Spanish giant. The businessman has already stated on several occasions that the Benfica coach is not in his plans and that his choice is Jürgen Klopp.

On the other hand, the elections at Real Madrid could put Mourinho’s release clause at risk. In other words, by May 26, the Merengues will have to pay Benfica 7 million euros to take the Special One. If the deadline expires, Florentino Pérez, if he is the winner, will have to negotiate directly with Rui Costa over the Portuguese manager’s departure, as he is under contract until the summer of 2027.

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