Report – Inter Milan Treble-Winning Coach To Take Charge Of Benfica After Being Sacked By Fenerbahce | OneFootball

Former Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho could reportedly return to Portuguese football to take charge of Benfica.

According to reports in Portugal via FCInterNews, the ‘Special One’ may soon replace Bruno Lage in the dugout.

Fenerbahce sacked Mourinho after failing to secure a place in the Champions League main draw.

Indeed, the Turkish powerhouse bowed out in the qualifying playoffs at the hands of none other than Benfica.

However, last night’s 3-2 defeat to Qarabag proved to be Lage’s final act as the Eagles’ head coach.

Benfica to Appoint Ex Inter Milan Boss Jose Mourinho as New Manager

SEVILLE, SPAIN – OCTOBER 13: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to kick off of the UEFA Europa League group C match between Real Betis and AS Roma at Estadio Benito Villamarin on October 13, 2022 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho had a brief spell at Estadio da Luz in 2000 before making a name for himself at Porto.

Despite his past ties with the Dragons, the 62-year-old is reportedly negotiating a deal with Benfica.

Indeed, talks are underway, with last season’s Primeira Liga runners-up keen to complete the deal soon.

Though his one-season stint in Turkey was far from impressive, Mourinho seems set for a swift return to management.