Benfica Sets €15 Million Price Tag for Jose Mourinho's Return to Real Madrid

Benfica has revealed that Real Madrid would need to pay €15 million to re-sign Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese football giant has set this figure as the release clause for the highly sought-after manager, who has one year left on his current contract with the Lisbon-based club.

Previous media reports had suggested a lower figure, around €3 million, for Real Madrid to secure Mourinho's services. However, Benfica's official statement clarifies that any club wishing to appoint the "Special One" will have to meet the €15 million termination clause stipulated in his contract.

Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, has reportedly promised to bring Mourinho back to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, 13 years after his initial departure. Mourinho himself has appeared in a video on Perez's Instagram account, hinting at a potential return to the Spanish capital. Throughout his extensive career, Mourinho has managed numerous high-profile clubs, including Porto, Manchester United, Roma, Fenerbahce, Inter Milan, and Chelsea.

The potential move comes as Mourinho's contract with Benfica nears its end. The exact terms of his release clause have now been made public, providing clarity for interested clubs like Real Madrid as they consider their options for a new manager.

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In the event that this scenario occurs, the appointment will be made for a fee of 15 million euros, which corresponds to the termination clause in the current sports employment contract.