After Benfica v Casa Pia, José Mourinho on staying with the Eagles: Tough | OneFootball

If Rui Costa had not been elected President of Benfica, José Mourinho's intention was to continue at Clube da Luz. This assurance was given by the coach of the reds at the end of the match against Casa Pia, in the 11th round of Liga Portugal Betclic, which ended with a very controversial 2-2 draw that prompted a reaction from Rui Costa.

"If President Rui Costa had not won, my intention was to continue at Benfica. It would have been hard for me, in the sense of losing the daily work with three people I enjoy working with [Rui Costa, Simão Sabrosa, and Mário Branco]," José Mourinho began by stating at the end of the Benfica – Casa Pia match.

"Due to the respect with which I was always treated by any of the other presidential candidates, not just Noronha Lopes, my intention would have been to continue, with all due respect for Benfica and the people," added José Mourinho, thanking the candidates for the leadership of the reds.

"I would have to understand the dynamics and if there would be functional empathy, but my intention would have been to continue. I could be nice now and say that at Benfica only with Rui Costa, Mário Branco, and Simão Sabrosa, but I'm honest, I would have continued," José Mourinho concluded, discussing his future at Benfica.

Since taking over as head coach of Benfica, José Mourinho has led the team in 12 matches, recording six wins, three draws, and three losses. The future of the coach was much debated during the electoral period, especially whether he would continue if Rui Costa was not re-elected President.

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