Benfica confirm Florentino Pérez’s Real Madrid will pay €15 million for Mourinho
Benfica has confirmed that Real Madrid presidential candidate Florentino Pérez intends to pay a €15 million release clause to hire José Mourinho if he wins the upcoming election. The move would mark Mourinho's return to the Spanish club.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of high-stakes sports management, club elections, and the significant financial influence of top-tier football managers.
Link Benfica have officially announced that Real Madrid will pay José Mourinho’s €15 million release clause if Florentino Pérez wins the elections this weekend.
The article reports on a formal club statement regarding contractual obligations and election promises.
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