Portuguese football club Benfica has stated that Real Madrid need to pay a sum of $17 million to the club to acquire the services of head coach Jose Mourinho who has a year left on his contract.
Mourinho led Benfica to an unbeaten 2025-2026 league campaign where the club finished third behind FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon.
The accomplished Portuguese coach has caught the eye of Real Madrid President Florentino Perez who has reportedly stated that he will appoint Mourinho as the club’s next head coach should he retain his position as President of Real Madrid.
In response, Benfica announced the financial package Real Madrid would need to provide to sign Mourinho with a portion of the statement stating,
“Sport Lisboa e Benfica announces that, as part of his campaign for the Real Madrid CF presidency, President Florentino Pérez has stated his firm intention to appoint José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix as manager should he win the club’s presidential election, scheduled for 7 June 2026.”
“Should this scenario arise, the appointment will be made for a fee of €15,000,000, corresponding to the termination clause in the current sports employment contract.”
