According to a report from the BBC, renowned manager Jose Mourinho is currently in “final negotiations” with Real Madrid as the Spanish giants look to rebuild the team. The report also claims that a specific release clause in Mourinho’s contract with Benfica has been uncovered, which could facilitate his return to the Santiago Bernabéu.
Mourinho, who is currently leading Portuguese side Benfica in the Primeira Liga, has been identified by Real Madrid’s hierarchy as a top candidate to take over the reins. The club is eager to push through a major restructuring following a disappointing season. Despite some backlash from fans over the potential return of the Portuguese tactician, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is reportedly determined to make a “personal decision” on the matter, as local media describe Mourinho as a “suitable figure” for the project.
While Mourinho has previously denied rumors of a move back to Madrid, saying “there is nothing about Real Madrid,” the latest BBC report indicates that concrete discussions have now begun. No official announcement has been made, but the emergence of the buyout clause suggests negotiations are entering a critical stage.
