Bombshell! Ruben Amorim favourite to replace José Mourinho at Benfica | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim is in pole position to succeed José Mourinho as Benfica’s head coach, according to the English newspaper Daily Mail. The Portuguese manager, currently a free agent after his premature departure from Manchester United, is considered the frontrunner to take the job should the club’s board decide to make a change on the bench.

Ruben Amorim in pole position to replace Mourinho

José Mourinho is under heavy pressure at Benfica due to a lack of results. The team is currently 10 points behind league leaders Porto, a situation that has increased discontent among the fans. The Setúbal-born coach, who arrived at Luz surrounded by huge expectations, has not been able to live up to the ambitions set at the start of the season, making his future increasingly uncertain.

If the possible return of Ruben Amorim to Benfica is confirmed, Portuguese football would be facing a real bombshell. Beyond the media buzz, the move would have a profound impact on the balance of the league, especially considering Amorim’s strong recent ties to Sporting. The historic rivalry between the Lions and the Eagles would make this decision one of the most controversial in recent years, promising to divide opinions.

From a turbulent experience at Manchester United to a possible return to Benfica

Before returning to the radar of Portuguese football, Ruben Amorim went through a turbulent spell at Manchester United. Hired in November 2024 by the INEOS-led project, the coach ended up being dismissed after several months of inconsistent results, including a 15th place finish in the Premier League. Poor relations with sporting director Jason Wilcox, driven by strategic and market disagreements, hastened his exit, even though the club was forced to pay around 11 million euros in compensation.

As a player, Ruben Amorim had a remarkable career at Benfica, for whom he played 154 official matches. Trained at Estádio da Luz, the former midfielder won important titles and became a respected figure among the fans. This emotional connection to the Eagles remains alive and helps explain why his name is seen as a natural return, now in a new phase of his career, to the place where it all began.

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