José Mourinho is still officially the coach of Benfica. Unofficially, he really isn’t anymore. Unless Florentino Pérez fails during the Real Madrid elections scheduled for June 7, the Portuguese will return to the Spanish capital for a second term. But there are still things to be resolved before formalization. This Thursday, In Bola takes stock of the subject. Thus, the Portuguese media explains that Real Madrid, Benfica and Mourinho have reached a peace agreement which remains secret for the moment. The Lusitanian publication specifies, however, that Benfica wishes to receive compensation of €15 million for the last year of the Special One’s contract. This price could have dropped to €7 million if Mourinho had left during the 10 days following the match against Estoril. But this will expire tomorrow.
Real Madrid, who did not want to pay this sum, are obviously willing to make a financial effort. Florentino Pérez believes that this is the best way to please everyone. Benfica, for its part, will therefore not block Mourinho and has also obtained the guarantee of not encountering any obstacles in the recruitment process of their new coach who will be Marco Silva. Another client of Jorge Mendes, who smooths the corners between all parties. Mourinho, who will not continue in Lisbon whatever happens, is therefore patient in the waiting room. He knows that it is all only a matter of time since the two clubs are on the same wavelength.
