Portuguese club Benfica will not allow head coach José Mourinho to leave until May 17, but after that date, the club is prepared to greenlight his move to Real Madrid, according to reputable journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu on his X account.
The club has set financial terms for the potential deal — if Mourinho joins Real Madrid, the Lisbon side will receive €6 million in compensation.
Mourinho himself, per the source, is continuing negotiations with Real Madrid. The parties are discussing the specialist’s possible return to Madrid.
The key date remains May 17 — after which negotiations could accelerate and the Portuguese coach’s future could be decided. On May 17, Benfica will play their last match of the season, visiting Estoril. The Lisbon club is still battling Sporting for a spot in the Champions League.
