Overview
- Mourinho, who spoke Sunday, said he has had no contact with Real Madrid officials and called reports of demands and meetings pure speculation.
- Fabrizio Romano reports that Madrid have started an approach for Mourinho with direct contacts, while Benfica want him to stay and Florentino Pérez would make the final call.
- Mourinho explained he has a clause that lets him speak to other clubs for one week after Benfica finish their season, and he will not hold talks before the final league match.
- Spanish and UK outlets detail a tense backdrop at Madrid after a training‑ground fight between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouameni, with the club handing each a €500,000 fine and Valverde requiring hospital checks.
- Aston Villa are monitoring Mourinho’s situation in case Real Madrid turn to Unai Emery, while a Turkish journalist’s claim of a post‑May 17 exit and a €6m fee to Benfica remains unverified.