Intriguing details in Mourinho's contract with Real Madrid
Spanish media reports indicate that Portuguese coach José Mourinho has finalized an agreement with Real Madrid for a highly anticipated coaching deal, including significant details regarding the contract's duration and terms . According to the newspaper AS, the agreement includes an initial two-year contract with an automatic one-year extension clause should Mourinho lead Real Madrid to the La Liga title during his tenure . Reports suggest that Mourinho's future as Real Madrid's new coach is virtually assured, with only the official announcement remaining. A final verbal agreement has been reached between the coach and his agent, Jorge Mendes, on all key details, such as the contract length and salary . In a notable development, sources revealed that Mourinho informed Benfica president Rui Costa of his rejection of their renewal offer, which included a salary increase and a two-year contract extension in Lisbon, paving the way for his move to Real Madrid . The contract remains unsigned until Florentino Pérez is re-elected as president of Real Madrid next Sunday, while Mourinho has a temporary safety clause in the form of the remaining year on his current contract with Benfica . The Portuguese coach is expected to spend a short break in London with his family before heading to Madrid, where the official announcement of the deal is expected on Monday, with him fully assuming his duties at the beginning of June.