Mourinho: Benfica’s transfer strategy has been twisted | OneFootball

José Mourinho clarified that he did not ask Rui Costa for reinforcements for the January transfer window. In the preview of Vitória de Guimarães – Benfica, the Eagles’ coach - who commented on the debate between Rui Costa and João Noronha Lopes - stated that his role is to improve the squad and that any reinforcements will come naturally, making it clear that he made no demands.

“I’ve already spoken enough about the transfer market, my words have been distorted, because I never said ‘I want’ or ‘I demand’. I was always very objective, I did not ask the President for players,” replied José Mourinho, clarifying Benfica’s transfer policy and alleged requests to Rui Costa.

“I don’t have a list, nothing that could provoke discussion among the candidates about what the coach asks for or might ask for. Not even on January 1st will I address this topic, I’m here to improve my players and then we’ll see,” concluded José Mourinho, showing confidence in Benfica’s players.

“I’m going to focus on Vitória de Guimarães, on Bayer Leverkusen, on Casa Pia. The Member? I’ll be there to vote. I’d like to win the 39th and the 40th, especially because I’d like to win the 9th and the 10th [championships won in my career]. If the 40th came at the same time as the 10th, it would be perfect!” finished José Mourinho.

The Vitória de Guimarães – Benfica match is scheduled for next Saturday at 8:30 pm at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques. The match is part of the 10th round of Liga Portugal Betclic and José Mourinho’s team is obliged to win to continue chasing Porto and Sporting, who are in first and second place, respectively.

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