Breaking news: Benfica confirm talks with José Mourinho | OneFootball

There is news regarding the José Mourinho dossier. On the morning of Thursday, September 18, Benfica, led by Rui Costa, issued a statement to the CMVM, confirming that they are in negotiations with the Portuguese coach to fill the position left vacant by Bruno Lage, who was dismissed last Tuesday, September 16.

In an informational note shared on the official website of Clube da Luz, the Eagles explained that they informed the Securities Market Commission that they are in talks with the former Fenerbahçe coach, who has been in Portugal since yesterday. In the same statement, the club revealed that the negotiations will be concluded soon.

'Negotiations are underway for the hiring of coach José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix, which are expected to be concluded soon'".

Although there is still no confirmation regarding the contract, the press reports that the Special One is expected to sign a deal valid until the end of the 2026/27 season, with the Eagles having the option to renew for one more year. In light of this update, the prospect of José Mourinho becoming Benfica’s coach gains even more momentum.

Yesterday, after being approached at the airport—where he confirmed that he had already been contacted by Clube da Luz—the coach from Setúbal starred in a comical moment during the evening, by ignoring the questions from journalists who were at his residence, telling them to go to sleep.

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