Rui Costa breaks silence on Mourinho’s Benfica salary | OneFootball

José Mourinho's salary is one of the major topics among fans and candidates in the Benfica elections. In an interview with TVI, Rui Costa did not disclose the exact amount the Eagles pay the Special One, but he assured it is less than what Roger Schmidt received.

"I won't disclose the total amount. How much do the coaches of Porto or Sporting earn? Did anyone ask that question? A coach of this caliber is worth paying for. He was available on the market, but he remains one of the best coaches in the world with numerous titles under his belt. We'll get to the finances later. It's not a matter of transparency; it concerns a human being's salary, and I'm not authorized, nor is it appropriate, to disclose it. It's a valuable contract, but it is not above what Roger Schmidt earned. Don't ask me to say how much he earns," he said.

Asked whether Mourinho's salary is 3M euros in the first year and 4M in the second, Rui Costa explained: "It's around that. It doesn't seem logical to reveal how much a person earns. It's the lowest salary José Mourinho has had since he left Portugal. Mourinho's desire to return to Benfica made me believe he is the ideal coach for Benfica. He understood the reality of Portuguese football and the electoral period we are experiencing."

"José Mourinho had a precise understanding of Benfica's current situation and agreed to include a rare, perhaps unique, clause where the club pays him if he leaves, and if he decides to leave, he pays Benfica. It's less than half of his salary. It's a fantastic measure for the times we are living in. He is one of the most renowned coaches in world football," Rui Costa added.

To conclude, the president of Benfica assured that Mourinho earns the "lowest salary since he left Portugal," which is less than what Roger Schmidt received when he was the coach of the Reds, before being replaced by Bruno Lage.

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