Mourinho identifies 5 positions Benfica need to strengthen | OneFootball

José Mourinho and Benfica are already working on preparations for next season, with the aim of building a stronger squad for 2026/27. Keeping the coach is a clear desire of the club’s hierarchy, despite interest from Real Madrid.

Even with that scenario still open, the board is continuing its planning together with the 'Special One'. In fact, five priority positions have already been identified that need strengthening in the next summer transfer window.

Among those needs, one name has emerged as the main target: Rodrigo Zalazar. The Braga midfielder is seen as the ideal choice to fill the most creative role on the pitch, playing behind the striker, and Benfica have already taken steps in that direction.

In addition to that signing, Benfica want to secure the arrival of at least one centre-back, possibly two if Nicolás Otamendi does not renew, a midfielder to partner Fredrik Aursnes, a left winger to add depth, and also a forward with different characteristics from the current options.

Even so, Benfica’s transfer business may not stop there. The arrival of more players will always depend on possible departures from the squad, in a strategy aimed at balancing the team and adjusting the options available for the new season.

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