Benfica prepares to hire Marco Silva as Mourinho nears Madrid return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
José Mourinho’s future at Benfica is uncertain as reports indicate he may return to Real Madrid. Leading outlets suggest Benfica is finalizing a deal with Marco Silva, currently managing Fulham, to succeed Mourinho. The agreement with Silva is considered imminent, paving the way for Mourinho’s release. Florentino Pérez is reportedly overseeing the negotiations for Mourinho’s return to Madrid, where he would undertake squad restructuring on a three-season contract.
- •Mourinho may leave Benfica to return to Real Madrid.
- •Benfica close to hiring Marco Silva as head coach.
- •Silva is currently with Fulham and eager to accept Benfica role.
- •Negotiations for Mourinho's return are led by Florentino Pérez.
- •Mourinho's potential contract spans three seasons.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — 👀 Mourinho on the way out? Benfica line up successor at Da Luz
"Real Madrid’s dugout is at the center of international attention. The latest moves in European football point to José Mourinho’s imminent return to the Spanish capital. The Portuguese strategist,...
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