Real sack Pellegrini, close in on Mourinho

Real Madrid have confirmed they have parted company with coach Manuel Pellegrini and intend to appoint Jose Mourinho as new coach once he has resolved his contract with Inter Milan.

Real Madrid have parted company with coach Manuel Pellegrini, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to take over.

Pellegrini was midway through a two-year contract with the Spanish giants but pays the penalty for an unsuccessful first season in charge at the Bernabeu.