US EditionJosé Mourinho is back in Portugal to coach after reaching a deal with Benfica
- 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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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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Mourinho appointed at Benfica as he returns to Portugal
LISBON: Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday, with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland, 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Portuguese football coach Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the new coach of Benfica.
After numerous coaching stations abroad José Mourinho is now again active in Portugal. From now on he takes over the traditional club Benfica Lisbon.
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