Marco Silva signs for Benfica with special clause, find out what it is | OneFootball

Rui Costa gave explanations this Thursday about Mourinho’s departure and the hiring of Marco Silva, who will be presented this Friday at 5 p.m. at the Benfica Museum. At the press conference, he also revealed the value of the new coach’s release clause.

“Marco’s release clause is the same, 15 million euros. Marco Silva will be presented tomorrow. We cannot hide. We have three qualifying rounds to reach the Europa League. Benfica has to see itself as one of the contenders,” he said at the press conference.

The Benfica president also set the goals for the new season. “I’m not saying Benfica will win, but it has to be one of the contenders. Our financial situation allows us to go a year without the Champions League without any major shocks, although it is clear that it has an impact. We are ready and prepared to overcome this as well. It will not be for that reason that we will fail to strengthen the team and build a squad worthy of Benfica’s stature, fighting in every competition”, he said.

Rui Costa also explained what it means for Marco Silva’s contract to be “extendable” until 2028/29. “It is a national champion option. If he becomes champion, it is automatically extended by one more year,” he said, revealing a detail about his employment agreement.

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