Real Madrid: Mourinho appointment tied to Perez election win
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has revealed Jose Mourinho will only become the team's next manager if he wins this weekend's presidential election. The 63-year-old Mourinho has already agreed to a three-year contract with Real Madrid, but his appointment remains conditional on Perez defeating Enrique Riquelme to retain his presidency.
Real Madrid triggered elections following two consecutive seasons without a major trophy, making Mourinho the cornerstone of Perez's re-election campaign. Perez is the overwhelming favorite to win the election scheduled for this weekend (June 7-8).
Adding urgency to the situation, Benfica have already announced Marco Silva as Mourinho's replacement. If Perez loses the election, Mourinho's move to Real Madrid would likely fall through, with Silva taking over at Benfica as confirmed.
What does this mean for football fans? Mourinho at Real Madrid would depend entirely on Perez winning this weekend's election, with a clear Plan B already in place at both clubs.