Real Madrid and Internazional have agreed on compensation for coach José Mourinho, according to reports, clearing the way for the Portuguese’s move to the Santiago Bernabéu. The final figure is reported to be €8 million, with Mourinho to be officially presented by Real Madrid on Monday.
The clubs released a joint statement confirming the agreement:
A joint statement from the two clubs read: "Massimo Moratti and Florentino Perez met this afternoon.
“In light of the excellent and constructive relations of friendship that exist between the two clubs, an agreement was reached on the contractual clause that binds Jose Mourinho to FC Internazionale.
“The time and the manner by which the agreement will be honoured has been defined.
“Massimo Moratti thanks Florentino Perez for his willingness to join him in Milan and for his courtesy, which confirms, once again, the strong link between the two prestigious club.”
Real Madrid will be Mourinho’s fifth managerial position, following time at Uniao de Leiria, Porto, Chelsea and Internazionale.