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Real Madrid Pays €15m Release Clause to Appoint José Mourinho, Benfica Confirms
Benfica stated that Real Madrid paid a €15 million clause to appoint José Mourinho as manager. The Portuguese club released the confirmation on Tuesday.
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Benfica confirmed that Real Madrid paid a €15 million clause to appoint José Mourinho. The payment amount matches the figure listed in Benfica’s official statement. Real Madrid completed the appointment of Mourinho after settling the clause.
@FabrizioRomano reported the confirmation from Benfica. The report cited the Portuguese club’s direct statement on the transaction. The clause payment marks the formal step that allowed Mourinho to join Real Madrid.
Benfica’s announcement provided the only public verification of the €15 million figure.
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