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Sources: Mourinho agrees two-year Madrid deal
Key takeaways
- ESPN had reported that Mourinho had emerged as the front-runner to take over at the Bernabéu in recent weeks, looking to change the team's fortunes after two consecutive seasons without winning a major trophy.
- Sources said Mourinho's new deal at Madrid has been verbally agreed upon, but not yet signed.
- Benfica are set to receive €7 million ($8M) in compensation, sources said, as he had a contract at the Portuguese club until 2027.
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ESPN had reported that Mourinho had emerged as the front-runner to take over at the Bernabéu in recent weeks, looking to change the team's fortunes after two consecutive seasons without winning a major trophy.
Sources said Mourinho's new deal at Madrid has been verbally agreed upon, but not yet signed.
Benfica are set to receive €7 million ($8M) in compensation, sources said, as he had a contract at the Portuguese club until 2027.
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