Quim says there is a scenario that could keep Mourinho at Benfica | OneFootball

José Mourinho’s future at Benfica remains a hot topic, but there are those who believe the outcome may be closer than it seems and dependent on one very specific objective in this final stretch of the season. Quim, former Eagles goalkeeper and two-time national champion with the club, was direct in his analysis and made his position clear on the scenario that could define everything.

"The club has already said Mourinho has a contract, Mourinho has also already said he has a contract and that his wish is to stay. If Mourinho secures second place, I don’t believe he will leave. He has already done the hardest part. With Mourinho starting a season, I believe it will be completely different," he began by saying in an exclusive interview with Record.

The former Portugal international believes the path forward lies in a demanding finish to the season, highlighting the importance of the next challenge. "Benfica have three difficult games until the end, but I believe Benfica are improving, unlike Sporting. They have one game that is, for me, crucial — the next one in Famalicão, a team that is in very good form. If Benfica manage to win, they could hold on to second place until the end of the championship," he said.

Quim also stressed that everything is in Benfica’s hands. "At this moment, Benfica only depend on themselves to finish in second place, they just need to look inward and win. The game against Braga is also difficult, but I believe the one against Famalicão will be the toughest," he reiterated.

Finally, the former goalkeeper does not forget the inconsistency shown throughout the season, although he sees positive signs. "Benfica have not been consistent, they have drawn too many games, but now they are in a very good spell. The players seem to understand Mourinho’s ideas better and I believe he will have a good end to the league campaign. Maybe they will end up in second place, a position many people no longer believed in," he concluded.

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