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Mourinho confirms Madrid links; decision next week...
Key takeaways
- The Benfica boss has emerged as a contender to replace current Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa, with ESPN reporting that he is the leading candidate on a three-man shortlist.
- - Arbeloa gives blessing to Mourinho Madrid return - Porto win Portuguese title as Villas-Boas tops Mourinho
- Mourinho stated, however, that he has not received an official offer from the Spanish club.
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The Benfica boss has emerged as a contender to replace current Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa, with ESPN reporting that he is the leading candidate on a three-man shortlist.
- Arbeloa gives blessing to Mourinho Madrid return - Porto win Portuguese title as Villas-Boas tops Mourinho
Mourinho stated, however, that he has not received an official offer from the Spanish club. Meanwhile, Benfica have tabled a contract renewal offer to the Portuguese coach, who said that only his agent has seen the offer and that next week will be decisive in determining his future.
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