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The fee Real Madrid will pay Benfica for Mourinho’s services – report
It only appears to be a matter of time before Real Madrid make the official announcement confirming Jose Mourinho as the next first-team manager.
The Portuguese coach was quiet about his future when asked about it after Benfica’s game against Estoril last night, but word has it that a complete agreement has been reached.
Mourinho and Florentino Perez, as matters stand, are set to meet next week to officially close the deal and an announcement appears imminent.
The fee involved
As relayed by Diario AS in a recent report, the agreement between Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho is complete, as is the agreement between Benfica and their replacement for the ‘Special One’ – Marco Silva.
All that remains is for the new manager and Perez to officially meet, shake hands, and put pen to paper on the deal while paying out Benfica the release clause of €3 million.
Indeed, Los Blancos only need to shell out that minor token fee to secure the services of Mourinho, and it is quite clearly not a concern for them in any sense. After all, they see him as the best candidate to restore order in the dressing room.
A final chapter for Mourinho
Great individuals often attempt to end their careers on a high, and now at the twilight of his coaching tenure, Mourinho is also on the same road.
While returning to Real Madrid is indeed poetic, it may well also prove to be one of the most challenging stints of his managerial career so far.
Over the years, Mourinho has managed several dressing rooms filled with superstars and egos, but there is a sense of superiority inside the current Real Madrid dressing room that strikes as uncomfortable.
Needless to say, it will be interesting to see how he puts his foot down with the player and how far the administration backs him.
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Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
