7M - Benfica Say Farewell to Mourinho Ahead of Impending Real Madrid Return

Benfica have officially parted ways with manager Jose Mourinho, clearing the final hurdle for his sensational return to the Real Madrid dugout. The Portuguese giants confirmed the tactician's departure following a highly successful domestic campaign, acknowledging that the allure of a second stint at the Santiago Bernabéu proved impossible to resist.

Real Madrid have concurrently laid the groundwork for Mourinho's arrival by officially announcing the departure of manager Álvaro Arbeloa. With the managerial hot seat in the Spanish capital now vacant, Florentino Pérez is poised to finalize the return of the "Special One," who previously managed Los Blancos between 2010 and 2013. Meanwhile, Benfica have moved swiftly to fill their own vacancy, reportedly reaching an agreement with Marco Silva to take the reins ahead of the new season.