José Mourinho has agreed to a two-year contract to return to Real Madrid, sources have told ESPN, with the coach already saying his goodbyes at current club Benfica.
ESPN had reported that Mourinho had emerged as the front-runner to take over at the Bernabéu in recent weeks, looking to change the team’s fortunes after two consecutive seasons without winning a major trophy.
Sources said Mourinho’s new deal at Madrid has been verbally agreed upon, but not yet signed.
Benfica are set to receive €7 million ($8M) in compensation, sources said, as he had a contract at the Portuguese club until 2027.