Deal done! José Mourinho leaves Benfica for Real Madrid | OneFootball

It’s a done deal. José Mourinho is set to return as Real Madrid manager. The agreement between the Portuguese coach and the Spanish club was finalized this Thursday, May 14, sealing the manager’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu.

According to CMTV, the official announcement is expected in the coming days, with the presentation reportedly scheduled for next week. It will mark the Portuguese coach’s reunion with a club where he left his mark between 2010 and 2013, a period in which he won one La Liga title, one Copa del Rey, and one Spanish Super Cup.

The farewell to Benfica comes at a particularly delicate time for the Eagles, who are still fighting for second place in the league and the corresponding qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Despite the growing wave of rumors surrounding his future, the coach has avoided fueling the topic publicly.

The trip to Amoreira could therefore mark the final moments of the 'Special One' in Portuguese football before a hugely high-profile return to Spain. The manager is preparing to return to one of the most demanding stages in world football. Marco Silva could be the replacement.

The Eagles return to action next Saturday, May 16, against Estoril. The match, counting for the 34th and final round of the Portuguese league, against the side managed by Ian Catho, will be played at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota at 8:30 pm.

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