Bruno Lage’s coaching staff outsmarts Rui Costa, Benfica in hot water | OneFootball

Bruno Lage's technical team demanded Rui Costa to receive the entire monetary value until the end of the contract with Benfica. In return, the now former head coach of the reds accepted not to receive any compensation after being fired.

Initially, CNN Portugal reports that Bruno Lage is willing to give up the compensation he was entitled to after the dismissal, demanding only the bonuses, as well as his total salary for the month of September.

However, his technical team was not as benevolent as the now former Benfica coach. Apparently, the remaining members belonging to Bruno Lage's team demand to receive the entirety of their contracts, which last until June 2026.

Considering that Bruno Lage leaves Benfica with immediate effect on his second stint at the Club, Rui Costa is already looking for a new helmsman for the eagles, which should be finalized even before the trip to the AVS stronghold. The match is scheduled for next Saturday, the 20th, for the sixth round of the Portugal League.

Apparently, José Mourinho is the likely replacement for Bruno Lage. Fabrizio Romano reported that Benfica and Mourinho are already in advanced talks, which would be the return of the Special One to Luz, 25 years after his first stint.

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