Jose Mourinho secret clause in Benfica contract revealed

A contract clause might bring Jose Mourinho closer to an exit from Benfica and possibly nearer to other top clubs this summer.

Benfica is benefiting from the Portuguese coach’s return, with the club currently experiencing a positive period under his leadership.

Fans in Lisbon appreciate his tactical skills, and the manager enjoys being nearer to family after years abroad.

Reports indicate that he is focused on creating a project that fits his style and getting ready for the next season in the Primeira Liga.

However, everything could change if a major club decides to act.

The secret clause allows Jose Mourinho to leave Benfica without facing any financial penalty within ten days of the last match of the current season, as reported by AS.

This means he could join another team without restrictions, leading to speculation about a possible return to Spain with former suitors, Real Madrid.

While he has shown satisfaction in Lisbon and the Portuguese Football Federation has reportedly ruled out a future position with the national team, despite contradicting reports, sources close to AS claim that a call from the Spanish giants could change his plans completely.

Despite previous reports of friction between him and Florentino Perez, the two men are expected to meet after the Champions League round of 32 final.

The decision from Madrid could decide whether the manager’s next challenge takes him back to Santiago Bernabeu or allows him to continue his project in Portugal, where he looks to be comfortable for the time being.

The clause essentially gives him flexibility few managers ever enjoy, and with his history at Madrid, it has inevitably drawn the attention of the European football world, leaving his next move very wide open in what is to be a manager merry-go-round this summer.