US EditionJosé Mourinho is back in Portugal to coach after reaching a deal with Benfica
- José Mourinho has been appointed as Benfica's new head coach, marking his return to the club after 25 years since he last managed there, as confirmed by Benfica on September 18, 2025.
- Benfica dismissed Bruno Lage following a 3-2 home defeat to Qarabag in the Champions League, citing recent poor results and the need for immediate improvement.
- Mourinho expressed eagerness to coach Benfica, stating, 'I did not think twice' about accepting the coaching position after being approached by the club.
- Benfica is currently sixth in the Primeira Liga and is expected to face Chelsea in the Champions League on September 30.
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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 …
Portuguese football coach Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the new coach of Benfica.
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The Portuguese coach returned to the club where he had started his coaching career in 2000. Benfica had put an end to Bruno Lage's duties on Tuesday, after a home defeat against Karabagh (2-3) in the Champions League.
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