Bombshell: Ruben Amorim could really be on his way to Benfica | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim is the favorite to take over the position left by José Mourinho at Benfica, should the current coach accept the invitation to return to Real Madrid. The international press reports that the former Manchester United manager is seen by Benfica’s leadership as the logical solution to start a new sporting cycle, according to Rudy Galetti.

The possible departure of José Mourinho depends on the ongoing results crisis at Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid is looking for an experienced alternative to lead the team. The Special One has a clause in his contract with Benfica that allows him to leave without compensation up to 10 days after the end of the current season. Given this contractual vulnerability, the leadership of Clube da Luz is now turning its attention to Amorim, who has been a free agent since leaving Manchester United.

The choice of Ruben Amorim is supported by his deep knowledge of Portuguese football and the success he achieved at Sporting, where he won three national championships in six seasons. The fact that the coach played for Benfica for almost a decade is also a factor considered by the club’s management, who are looking for someone capable of uniting the club after a trophyless season. The official announcement of this interest comes at a time when the Eagles are trying to get a head start on planning for the next sports season.

On the sporting side, Ruben Amorim’s profile is valued for his ability to develop assets and implement modern tactical systems, characteristics that align with Benfica’s financial and competitive needs. Although the coach had a brief spell in England, his reputation in Portugal remains intact, especially due to his record of 11 wins in 11 matches at Sporting before heading to Manchester. The outcome of this operation will now depend on the confirmation of Mourinho’s return to the Bernabéu.

The Eagles are not going through a good moment after being eliminated from the League Cup and the Portuguese Cup. Now, with the league as their focus, Benfica faces Rio Ave next Saturday, the 17th, at Estádio dos Arcos, starting at 8:30 pm. The match marks the beginning of the second half of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

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