Foreign press claims Ruben Amorim could be heading to Benfica | OneFootball

The name of Ruben Amorim has been suggested as a possible successor to José Mourinho in the technical command of Benfica, should the current coach of the team leave at the end of the season. The speculation arises in the context of rumors about the current coach's possible departure to take on the role of national team manager after the World Cup.

According to information provided by ESPN, the Portuguese Football Federation may offer the position to the current coach of the team as soon as the competition ends, regardless of whether Portugal wins the tournament or not. José Mourinho has a contract with Benfica until 2027, but there is a clause that allows for the termination of the agreement at the end of the season upon payment of compensation.

If he leaves Luz, the team's management, led by Rui Costa, would be considering hiring Ruben Amorim to fill the vacant position. The coach, who recently left Manchester United, would be on the list of options to take on the sports project of the Glorious.

The experience at Old Trafford harmed Ruben Amorim's reputation as one of the best young coaches in Europe, but in Portugal, he continues to enjoy great prestige. The coach spent nine years at Clube da Luz as a player and maintains strong support among the team's leaders.

The choice of Ruben Amorim is supported by his deep knowledge of Portuguese football and the success achieved while serving at Sporting, where he won three national championships in six seasons. The fact that the coach has represented the team is also a factor considered by the management.

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