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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Carl Markham

DARK SECRETS: Marco silva appointed benfica manager with jose mourinho set for real madrid return - The Real Truth

Marco Silva is the new Benfica manager - (PA)

Benfica have announced former Fulham head coach Marco Silva has agreed a two-year contract to take over from the departing Jose Mourinho after Real Madrid met his €15m (£12.9m) release clause.

Both moves had been touted for a while but Mourinho’s return to the Bernabeu for a second spell was incumbent on president Florentino Perez being re-elected.

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