Silva agrees to replace Mourinho at Benfica
Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.
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Notable Quotes
"The coach [Mourinho] has given his agreement to this hiring."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
"o Real Madrid CF formalizou a intenção de contratar o treinador José Mourinho pelo valor de €15 000 000."
— José Mourinho , Executive
"Obrigado, José Mourinho."
— José Mourinho , Executive
Key People
Florentino Perez is the president of Real Madrid CF.
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager with a celebrated coaching career.
José Mourinho is a renowned football manager known for his successful coaching career at various top clubs.
Marco Silva is the new head coach of Benfica, having recently ended his tenure at Fulham.
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Marco Silva agrees to become Benfica's new head coach as the Portuguese club formalises Jose Mourinho's departure for Real Madrid.
Benfica oficializou a saída de José Mourinho para o Real Madrid e anunciou Marco Silva como seu substituto.
José Mourinho es el nuevo entrenador del Real Madrid, según anunció el Benfica, y Marco Silva lo reemplazará en Lisboa.
Benfica announced that Real Madrid has expressed its intention to hire manager Jose Mourinho, stating that the coach has already agreed to the move. Marco Silva will replace Mourinho as their new manager.
Benfica oficializou a saída de José Mourinho para o Real Madrid e anunciou Marco Silva como seu substituto.
Benfica a annoncé un accord avec Marco Silva pour qu'il succède à José Mourinho, qui part vers le Real Madrid.
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