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Football stadium illustration accompanying the Mourinho Benfica Real Madrid 15M and Marco Silva 2028 coverage on 9 June 2026.

Benfica Officialises José Mourinho's Departure to Real Madrid for €15 Million on 9 June and Names Marco Silva Head Coach Through 2028 — Bernabéu Presentation Penciled for Roughly One Month as Álvaro Arbeloa Exits

Benfica's 9 June communiqué confirms Mourinho's €15 million move to Real Madrid and announces Marco Silva as head coach through 2028. Real Madrid's formal Bernabéu presentation is penciled for roughly one month away as the club books Álvaro Arbeloa's exit.