Benfica key man addresses future after win over Estoril: my decision... | OneFootball

he pointed out that there is a 99% chance of staying in charge of Benfica. At the end of the match, after beating Estoril, the Portuguese coach appeared in the quick interview area, where he had already spoken about the renewal offer and admitted that there is a strong possibility of staying at the Luz, while also saying a few words about Rui Costa.

"Rui Costa gave me a contract when I came here, in which we agreed to have a clause that protected us ethically in the event of president Rui Costa losing the elections, and I still have one more year on my contract. Benfica was under no obligation to renew my contract", José Mourinho began.

"The clause gives me the possibility of leaving if that is my decision. I have absolutely no criticism to make of the President. It was us who agreed to this type of contract. In fact, I currently have one more year left on my contract with Benfica", he added.

"I think that, at this moment, there is a 99% chance of staying at Benfica because I have a contract with Benfica and, besides having a contract, I have a renewal offer that I still haven’t seen, but my agent said it was an excellent offer. On Real Madrid’s side, I still have nothing, but none of us is stupid and what exists are talks between Jorge, the president and the board", concluded the Special One.

It should be remembered that Benfica beat Estoril 3-2, thanks to goals scored by Richard Ríos, Alexander Bah and Rafa Silva. However, when all was said and done, the Eagles finished the Liga Portugal Betclic in third place with 80 points, as Sporting defeated Gil Vicente, securing their place in the next edition of the Champions League.

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