Benfica Announces Real Madrid's Intention to Hire Jose Mourinho; Marco Silva to Replace Him
Benfica announced that Real Madrid has formally expressed its intention to hire manager Jose Mourinho for €15 million, with Mourinho having agreed to the move. Marco Silva will replace Mourinho as Benfica's new manager, while Real Madrid has not yet officially confirmed the hiring. The move follows Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's re-election, during which he pledged to bring Mourinho back to the club where he previously coached from 2010 to 2013.
Benfica confirmed on June 9 that Real Madrid has formally expressed its intention to hire Jose Mourinho for €15 million ($17.31 million), with the manager having already agreed to the transfer. Portuguese club Benfica also announced that Marco Silva will take over as their new manager following Mourinho's departure. While Benfica made the announcement official, Real Madrid has not yet confirmed the hiring. The potential move aligns with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's campaign pledge to bring Mourinho back to the club, where he previously served as coach from 2010 to 2013. Perez secured his re-election on Monday after winning the club's first genuine presidential contest in two decades. Real Madrid has struggled in recent seasons, finishing without major titles while Barcelona secured back-to-back LaLiga championships.
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Benfica say Real Madrid intend to hire Mourinho, Silva to take charge of Portuguese club
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