Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid. The news has been confirmed by Portuguese club Benfica.
Real Madrid paid 15 million euros to release Mourinho from his contract with Benfica.
"Benfica announces that Real Madrid have formalized the intention to sign Jose Mourinho for 15 million euros and the coach has given his consent. Thank you, Jose Mourinho," Benfica wrote on its official website.
Benfica has brought in coach Marco Silva to replace Mourinho.
Mourinho at Real Madrid will replace Alvaro Arbeloa.
The 63-year-old managed Real from 2010 to 2013. He won La Liga in the 2011-12 season, the Copa del Rey in the 2010-11 season and the Supercopa de Espana in 2012.
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