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Mourinho Denies Real Madrid Contact as Coach Search Tightens

Benfica plan a new deal with a brief post‑season release window that could force Madrid to decide quickly.

Overview

  • Jose Mourinho said Friday there has been no contact with Real Madrid and noted he has a year left on his Benfica contract.
  • Real Madrid are preparing a summer change after a poor season, with multiple reports saying Florentino Pérez favors Mourinho as some Spanish reports claim senior players would prefer Jurgen Klopp.
  • Goal and AS report Klopp is not in the frame as he focuses on his Red Bull role and keeps the Germany job in mind for his next coaching step.
  • Yahoo, citing O Jogo and Mundo Deportivo, reports Benfica want to extend Mourinho’s deal and that a roughly €3m release clause applies only in a 10‑day window after the season.
  • Alvaro Arbeloa declined to discuss a reported bust‑up with Dani Ceballos and said he is focused on the next game, reflecting a tense finish to a trophy‑less campaign.