Was shown the door at Benfica by Rui Costa and says: “Side conversations” | OneFootball

The newspaper A Bola announced an interview with Bruno Lage, where the Benfica coach opens up about his tenure and departure from the Club da Luz. The final product has not yet been shared with the public, but two teasers have already been released, which contain some statements from the former eagles' coach.

"When I look at the tenure... I look with pride. Benfica is a huge club, with enormous greatness and brutal demand. Throughout the 121 years of history, there must not be many coaches with the titles and trophies that we have won", were the first words released by the newspaper A Bola, where Bruno Lage reflects on what he achieved with the eagles.

Bruno Lage also spoke about the process that dictated his departure from Benfica, in early September: "There were, from the moment I spoke with the President, until the moment we confirmed the termination, many parallel conversations".

"What I wanted was to have the freedom to tell my story, without bitterness, and I also did not want to see repeated what happened five years ago. Some personal and professional attacks, which I did not think were fair, and today I have the freedom to defend myself", Bruno Lage further explained, in the footage that is already available to view.

Remember that Rui Costa decided to fire Bruno Lage from Benfica recently. The former incarnate coach was replaced by José Mourinho, after two negative results with Santa Clara and Qarabag, even after having won the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, and secured qualification for the main draw of the Champions League.

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