Benfica set 15m euro price for Mourinho as Madrid show interest
Jose Mourinho could be on his way back to Real Madrid, but only if the Spanish club meets Benfica’s 15 million euro release clause. Florentino Perez has expressed a strong desire to bring Mourinho back to the Bernabeu as he seeks re-election. Benfica confirmed the release clause after previous reports suggested a much lower fee. Mourinho has already signaled his readiness to return to Madrid.
Match highlights
- Benfica stated that Real Madrid must pay 15 million euros to sign Jose Mourinho.
- Florentino Perez informed Benfica of his intention to recruit Mourinho.
- Previous reports claimed the release fee was only three million euros.
- Mourinho appeared in a video on Perez’s Instagram, confirming his willingness to return.
- Mourinho joined Benfica in September 2025 and led them to an unbeaten league season, finishing third.
