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José Mourinho is back in Portugal to coach after reaching a deal with Benfica

Jose Mourinho is set to sign a contract with Benfica until June 2027 after Bruno Lage's dismissal following a surprising Champions League defeat to Qarabag, aiming to restore the club's competitive edge.

  • José Mourinho is close to returning to Benfica as their manager after leaving Fenerbahce earlier this summer.
  • Benfica president Rui Costa confirmed the agreement to part ways with Bruno Lage due to the team's poor start this season.
  • If appointed, Mourinho will lead Benfica against Chelsea in the Champions League on September 30, a club he previously managed.
  • Mourinho hopes to restore Benfica's competitive edge in Portuguese football.
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The Special One will be linked to the Eagles until June 2027, although the contractual link also indicates that it can be broken ten days after the last game of the current season. Mourinho was officially announced with Rui Costa, idol and president of the Benfica. “José Mourinho does not need presentation. It is a great honor and a great pride that he returns to a home that he knows well, curiously, 25 years later, as one of the most laureate c…

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José Mourinho is back in Portugal after more than 20 years! The Starcoach signed a contract with Benfica Lisbon until the summer of 2027, as the Portuguese record champion announced on Thursday. One day before, after a 2:3 blamage in the Champions League against Karabach Agdam, the club had separated from the former coach Bruno Lage the night before. Mourinho is said to have given his consent to the signature hours later ... For the 62-year-old …

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The big club Benfica in their home country. It will be José Mourinho's new employer. The Portuguese is ready as the new coach, the club announces.

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José Mourinho returns to Portuguese football after more than 20 years and takes over Benfica Lisbon until 2027. After the separation of Bruno Lage he wants to lead the record champion to new successes.

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José Mourinho has returned to the club that launched his coaching career. José Mourinho has officially signed his contract with SL Benfica, marking his return after a 25-year absence from the club that launched his coaching career. This appointment comes just weeks after his dismissal from Fenerbahçe, ironically following their elimination at the hands of Benfica in the Champions League play-offs. The Lisbon club announced the signing of a contr…

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