Take note, Benfica! Mourinho's Real Madrid demands revealed | OneFootball

The football world has been turned upside down by the latest reports that José Mourinho has already reached an agreement with Real Madrid. Following this development, the Spanish press highlights that the Benfica manager only gave Florentino Pérez the “yes” after the Merengue president agreed to the Special One’s two demands.

In a recent article, newspaper AS revealed what the demands presented by Mourinho to Real Madrid were in order for him to agree to return to the Spanish club. The same source explains that these points were decisive in facilitating the negotiations between Los Blancos and Jorge Mendes, the Setúbal-born coach’s agent.

AS says that Mourinho’s first demand is to strengthen the squad. According to the source, the Benfica manager did not point to specific names, but rather positions that need reinforcing, acknowledging that some areas are more lacking than others. During his first spell at the club, the Special One was responsible for the signings of players such as Modric, Khedira and Özil.

The second demand, according to the Spanish newspaper, concerns control over the football structure. José Mourinho wants Real Madrid’s sporting department to have clear leadership, possibly from the manager, and for there to be no outside interference, particularly from roles not directly integrated into those functions.

At the moment, there is still no official announcement that José Mourinho is heading to Real Madrid. If this scenario is confirmed, the official unveiling should take place next week, after the end of the season. For now, the Special One remains focused on Benfica, where he is under contract until the summer of 2027.

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