Benfica affirm Mourinho to depart for Actual Madrid – with ex-Fulham boss Silva employed as alternative

Benfica have confirmed Jose Mourinho’s departure as supervisor to take over at Actual Madrid – with Marco Silva confirmed as his alternative on the Portuguese membership.

Mourinho is about to be introduced as Actual’s boss for the second time, 13 years after ending a three-year spell between 2010 and 2013 which noticed him win a LaLiga and Copa Del Rey title.

Since then, Mourinho has managed Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham within the Premier League, earlier than spells with Roma, Galatasaray and Benfica because it appeared like his days managing eite golf equipment might be over – however the 63-year-old is now again in one of many greatest jobs in soccer.

An announcement from Benfica mentioned: “Benfica SAD has knowledgeable the CMVM that Actual Madrid CF has formally expressed its intention to rent Jose Mourinho for the quantity of 15 million euros, with the coach having given his settlement.

“Thanks, José Mourinho.”

Actual parted methods with Alvaro Arbeloa earlier on Tuesday evening, paving the best way for Mourinho to return to the Bernabeu.

Actual Madrid are but to formally announce the appointment themselves, however lately re-elected president Florentino Perez insisted the Portuguese boss can be appointed if he was voted again in.

Silva confirmed as Benfica boss

Benfica have acted rapidly to announce a alternative, with Silva taking up on the Stadium of Mild on a two-year contract following his departure from Premier League aspect Fulham on the finish of the season.

Confirming Silva’s appointment, the Portuguese outfit added: “SAD announcest hat it has reached an settlement with Marco Silva for the signing of an employment contract legitimate for 2 seasons, extendable till 2028/29.”

Silva loved a profitable tenure in cost at Craven Cottage, leaving as one in all their most profitable managers after guiding them to the Premier League earlier than establishing them as a top-flight mainstay.

The Portuguese supervisor has additionally taken cost of Hull, Watford and Everton in England, in addition to Benfica’s rivals Sporting CP.