Jose Mourinho’s long-rumoured return to Real Madrid is reportedly gathering momentum, with Benfica said to have outlined the amount required for the Portuguese tactician to leave the club.
Reports indicated that Real Madrid’s interest in Mourinho has intensified as the Spanish giants prepare for major changes following an underwhelming domestic season.
With pressure mounting at the Santiago Bernabéu, Benfica are believed to have set both the financial terms and timing for Mourinho’s possible exit, bringing the experienced manager one step closer to a dramatic return to Madrid.
Mourinho’s Benfica Exit Could Cost €6m
New Telegraph gathered that the financial terms for José Mourinho’s potential exit from Benfica have now been set.
If Real Madrid decides to formally appoint the Portuguese manager, they will be required to pay a €6 million compensation fee to secure his release.
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The figure is seen as the final key detail in ongoing discussions between both parties, as Mourinho is reportedly open to returning to the Santiago Bernabéu with a view to replacing Álvaro Arbeloa and stabilising a struggling dressing room.
Possible Exit Date For Mourinho
While Real Madrid are eager to kick-start their rebuilding project without delay, Benfica remain firm on their timeline for José Mourinho’s departure.
The Portuguese club insists that Mourinho will stay in charge until the end of the 2025/26 season.
His final match on the sidelines is set for May 16 against Estoril Praia, after which he will be free to officially take over at Real Madrid from May 17.
This schedule conveniently overlaps with Real Madrid’s own campaign, as they still have three La Liga fixtures left to play.
As a result, the club’s hierarchy is expected to hold off on any formal announcement until the season is fully wrapped up.
Meanwhile, with Mourinho reportedly already in direct contact with Florentino Pérez, mid-May is increasingly seen as the starting point of a highly anticipated second chapter for the “Special One” in Madrid.
