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·20 February 2026

Mourinho decides future of Portuguese international at Benfica

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Bruma is not expected to remain at Benfica next season. In this Exclusive Glorioso 1904, our Newspaper reveals that the continuation of the Portuguese international in José Mourinho's team will come to an end, and there are factors motivating this decision.

Glorioso 1904 has learned from a close source that the number 7 is not expected to be part of the Eagles' squad in the new season, which, according to all indications, will have José Mourinho at the helm. Thus, our Newspaper guarantees that the limited playtime and the physical condition affected by injury are the main factors behind this decision.


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As Glorioso 1904 has exclusively discovered, the plan of the Management, led by Rui Costa, is likely to involve selling the 31-year-old footballer, similar to what was intended at the start of the current season. It is no secret that the Portuguese player was close to leaving the Eagles; however, the injury suffered in the pre-season caused that plan to fall through.

On the other hand, as our Newspaper knows, Bruma has been losing his place in the Benfica squad, largely due to the excellent form of players like Gianluca Prestianni and Andreas Schjelderup, as well as the return of Dodi Lukebakio - expected to start against AFS - and the signing of Rafa Silva in the winter market.

This season, serving Benfica, Bruma - valued at 5 million euros - has only played in two official matches, both in the Liga Portugal Betclic. Despite being included in José Mourinho's squad, the Portuguese international has only accumulated 14 minutes on the field, without any contribution.

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