LaLiga: Real Madrid Open Negotiations with Mourinho Amid Fights in Dressing Room
Real Madrid have opened formal talks with Jose Mourinho as dressing-room clashes and an estimated €3 million release clause drive the move.
- On Friday, Real Madrid established direct contact with Benfica manager Jose Mourinho, with football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reporting the club has initiated 'Project Mourinho' to bring the Portuguese coach back to the Bernabeu.
- Real Madrid faces a potential trophyless season amid unmanageable dressing room egos, with tensions recently boiling over in clashes involving Captain Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Antonio Rudiger, and Alvaro Carreras.
- While Mourinho is currently happy managing Benfica, his contract includes a release clause of around £3 million, though Benfica officials reportedly want him to stay at all costs.
- President Florentino Perez must now decide whether to pay the release fee, or pursue alternatives including Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino for the managerial role.
- Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, clinching a Liga title during his tenure; he joined Benfica in September following his departure from Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce.
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According to the reports, the decision to sign Mourinho will depend on Florentino Pérez's taste
LaLiga: Real Madrid open negotiations with Mourinho amid fights in dressing room
Real Madrid have established direct contact with Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, as they seek to bring the Portuguese back to the club. President Florentino Perez is keen to appoint Mourinho ahead of next season. Perez will however have to pay a fee to release the former Manchester United and Chelsea boss from his current contract. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Friday: “Real Madrid have started José Mourinho operation …
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