Mourinho on Benfica future and swipe at Jorge Mendes; My decision is mine | OneFootball

José Mourinho did not remain indifferent to the news reported by Rui Santos on CNN Portugal, where the journalist addressed the Portuguese coach’s future. At the press conference after the draw against Casa Pia, the Benfica manager reiterated that he wants to stay at the Luz and sent a ‘message’ to his agent, Jorge Mendes.

“If something happened during the game, I don’t know. Before the game, nothing happened,” began the Special One at the press conference when asked about the exclusive report Rui Santos had broken on CNN Portugal, claiming that Jorge Mendes had advised Mourinho to leave Benfica.

“Jorge Mendes is my agent, but I own my decision. My decision is that I would like to continue at Benfica,” said José Mourinho, completely closing the matter regarding his presence at the club from the Luz, reiterating once again that he intends to remain as the coach of the Eagles.

According to what Rui Santos revealed on CNN Portugal, José Mourinho was advised to leave Benfica. The journalist claims that Jorge Mendes, the coach’s agent, told him that staying with the Eagles would be a ‘waste of time’. The news comes at a time when the Special One’s position is being called into question, despite the coach stressing that he wants to stay at the Luz.

With this result, Benfica, given Porto’s dropped points, missed a golden opportunity to close the gap to their rival. After 28 rounds of the Liga Portugal Betclic, Benfica sit in third place with 66 points, two points behind Sporting (68 - with a game in hand) and seven points behind the Dragons (73).

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