Now the contract can be signed. Real Madrid is taking a decisive step towards Mourinho

The Royals are set to welcome back their former manager for a second term

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho is closer than ever to returning to Real Madrid next season, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa.

It was widely reported in the media that Real Madrid had reached a personal agreement with Mourinho to sign a two-year contract, which would be renewed for a third year, subject to winning the La Liga title.

According to reports: Mourinho will return with full powers to pick deals and departuresHe is expected to arrive in Spain after next week’s final La Liga game against Athletic Bilbao to sign contracts.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Real Madrid have paid the €3 million release clause in Mourinho’s contract with Benfica, which is the penalty clause that allows the Portuguese coach to break his contract and sign with a new club.

The move is crucial as the “Special One” is now free to sign his contract with the Spanish giants and begin his second spell on the bench at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The move will mark Mourinho’s return to coaching Real Madrid, 13 years after leaving the club.

The Portuguese coach took charge of the team between 2010 and 2013, during which he managed to win the Spanish League title, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.

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