UCL: I Can Say No - Mourinho Speaks on Returning to Real Madrid as Manager
A clause allows Mourinho to exit Benfica without penalty within 10 days after season end, enabling a potential return to Real Madrid amid ongoing club tensions.
- On January 28, José Mourinho's post-match remark reignited talk of a return to Real Madrid, highlighting his lasting imprint on Florentino Pérez and recent European tour stops including Madrid.
- Amid locker-room unrest at Real Madrid, including Xabi Alonso's exit and restless fans, Mourinho's presence at the Das Antas fixture played out as a tactical lesson involving Álvaro Arbeloa.
- A contractual exit clause allows Mourinho to leave Benfica within 10 days of the final game without paying a penalty, which could facilitate a move if Madrid calls, sources say.
- At Benfica, Mourinho is enjoying a happy homecoming in Portugal, but sources say a call from Madrid could change his plans, and Pérez will decide Tuesday.
- The Portuguese federation regards Mourinho's personality as too dominant for the Portugal national team, while his European tour and Rui Costa's election-era recruitment keep channels open for a Madrid return.
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UCL: I can say no - Mourinho speaks on returning to Real Madrid as manager
Benfica head coach, Jose Mourinho, has claimed he could say no to Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, if asked to return as manager. Mourinho welcomes the LaLiga giants on Tuesday, for a Champions League play-off round clash on Tuesday. The second leg will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu next week. Mourinho, who coached Madrid between 2010 and 2013, has a clause in his Benfica contract, which would allow him leave. The 63-year-old led hi…
Upstream of the Lagoon of Champions dam in front of his former Real Madrid club, José Mourinho swept away rumors about a return to the Madrid bench.
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Mourinho opens up on returning to Real Madrid as manager
Jose Mourinho, coach of SL Benfica, says he could say no if Florentino Perez asked him to return to Real Madrid CF. Mourinho will face the Spanish club on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League play off round. The second game will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium next week. Mourinho coached Madrid from 2010 to 2013. His contract at Benfica has a rule that allows him to leave if he wants. The 63 year old led his team to beat Madrid 4-2 in…
José Mourinho has been associated in recent days with a return to the coaching post of Real Madrid. Benfica Lisbon coach commented on these reports during the press conference on Monday before the Champions League match between the two teams. Mourinho among the candidates Real Madrid separated during the season from Xabi Alonso, whose post was temporarily taken over by Álvaro Arbeloa. However, he is only considered as a transitional solution unt…
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