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Overview
- Multiple outlets, including Fabrizio Romano and Spanish papers AS and Marca, report a verbal agreement for José Mourinho to coach Real Madrid for two seasons, though no official signing has been announced.
- Some Spanish reports say Real Madrid has already met Mourinho’s release clause at Benfica, but the club has not confirmed any payment or contract.
- José Mourinho acknowledged that his agent, Jorge Mendes, has been in contact with Real Madrid, while saying he has not yet spoken directly with president Florentino Pérez.
- Benfica president Rui Costa stated that Mourinho remains under contract with Benfica until proven otherwise and noted the club has made him a renewal offer.
- Transfer planning is already in motion, with Cadena SER reporting Real proposed Rodri to the incoming coach and COPE saying Mourinho wants a new right-back and Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand, as he prepares for a second spell after leading Real to the 2012 La Liga title.