Benfica on tenterhooks: Mourinho already works behind the scenes on exit | OneFootball

José Mourinho’s future at Benfica is far from certain, despite a contract valid until 2027, and it is now known that there are three clearly defined paths for the outcome of this “saga”, which promises to shape Benfica’s summer and redefine the club’s medium-term strategy.

According to exclusive information from the newspaper A BOLA, the decision is, for now, in Rui Costa’s hands, as he can choose to keep the coach, move forward with a departure, or even completely renegotiate the terms of the current deal, with any split implying the payment of a termination clause worth around €3 million, a figure already set out in the contract.

On the other hand, especially at a time when there are clubs monitoring his situation, with Real Madrid standing out, where the Portuguese coach continues to be seen as a strong solution for the near future.

Even so, the coach has already been actively working on planning next season, having submitted several detailed reports to the structure led by Rui Costa and general director Mário Branco, in which he identifies gaps in the squad and proposes targeted adjustments, making it clear that he prefers steady progress rather than radical changes.

The possibility of a renewal also remains on the table and, if it moves forward, it could involve removing the current termination clause, strengthening the project’s stability and giving Mourinho greater room to leave his “fingerprint” on the squad.

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