Exclusive Glorioso 1904 – Rui Costa unfazed by interest in Benfica star | OneFootball

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·20 January 2026

Exclusive Glorioso 1904 – Rui Costa unfazed by interest in Benfica star

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Rui Costa is not concerned about Real Madrid's alleged interest in José Mourinho. In this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, our newspaper assures that the president of Benfica has maintained a calm stance regarding the topic, which involves a possible return of the Special One to the Santiago Bernabéu, the home of the Merengues.

Glorioso 1904 has learned from a close source that the leader of the reds and whites is not in the least bit worried about the interest, as he knows that José Mourinho has no desire whatsoever to return to Real Madrid, a club where the Portuguese coach already had a spell marked by achievements, but also by less positive moments.


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As our newspaper reports, the Spanish giant is going through a turbulent period this season, after having dismissed Xabi Alonso, the coach who had arrived in the summer. Currently, Álvaro Arbeloa, who heaped praise on the Portuguese coach, is the current interim replacement, until Florentino Pérez finds a definitive solution.

According to information gathered exclusively by Glorioso 1904, the Merengue president turned his attention to José Mourinho after learning that the German coach, Jürgen Klopp, who has been without a club since leaving Liverpool, showed no interest in returning to management. And, as our newspaper guarantees, he will also be turned down by the Special One.

In summary, Rui Costa feels no pressure regarding the rumors of Real Madrid's interest, continuing to believe that José Mourinho is the right man for Benfica's project. The coach himself has already stated, on several occasions, that he is committed to the goals of the Clube da Luz.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.

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