António Figueiredo on Mourinho joining Benfica, praises Bruno Lage 👏 | OneFootball

Bruno Lage was dismissed from Benfica after two negative results at Estádio da Luz and, consequently, Rui Costa secured the hiring of José Mourinho as the new head coach of the Eagles. Observing the situation, António Figueiredo praised the way Lage left the club, while also making several remarks about José Mourinho.

"I want to highlight the dignity and the impeccable and clean manner in which Bruno Lage left Benfica. This is not common, and Bruno Lage was not exactly dismissed. Bruno Lage did not use the euphemism of making his position available; he saw that things were not going well and left on his own accord," António Figueiredo began by saying on CMTV channel.

Next, the sports commentator emphasized that Bruno Lage was not dismissed considering his attitude, making an appeal to the Eagles' fans: "He was not dismissed, and I think that Benfica fans should remember the good things that happened with Bruno Lage, even this season, instead of the bad and the very bad that happened last Tuesday, when things went very poorly."

Regarding José Mourinho, António Figueiredo believes that the 'Special One' needs no introduction: "As for José Mourinho, there is little to say. He is a highly prestigious Portuguese coach who has managed great clubs. Manchester United, for example, won their last European trophy with Mourinho. He is an unavoidable figure in the world of football, and I think it is very good that he did not promise to be champion—those are empty promises."

Finally, António Figueiredo pointed to the work that lies ahead for José Mourinho: "Benfica's recent performances have not been convincing at all, and that will take some work. What pleases me is his commitment and his words regarding the dedication he will seek to have at Benfica. Another thing is truly the empty promises—we know very well how sometimes competitions are won."

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