Quim gives up on Mourinho, but trusts Rui Costa at Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica continues to cause some bewilderment over its apparent passivity regarding José Mourinho’s future, since the Special One has already been reported as certain to join Real Madrid, yet nothing has still been confirmed by either party. However, for Quim, former Eagles goalkeeper, there may indeed already be an understanding between the clubs.

“It is only logical that this uncertainty is not good for Benfica. Above all, I believe that Rui Costa, as a football man and an intelligent person, knows how things work. I believe that, whether it is Mourinho or not, there is already a second option,” he began by telling Desporto ao Minuto.

In the same vein, the former goalkeeper admits that the future has been planned out: “I believe next season is already on their minds, especially because the other clubs are already doing it and Benfica should be as well, if they are not already. The uncertainty is only outwardly about who the coach may be. For those on the outside who do not know what is going on, it is worrying.”

The former Benfica man offered a new perspective on the matter by stating that the future may not be as undefined as it seems. When asked about the impact of Real Madrid’s elections on the Club’s future, Quim acknowledges that this may be the reason for the deadlock.

“They are probably waiting for election day so Mourinho can move to Real Madrid, from what I hear. I believe Benfica may be preparing for next season with another coach, who has not been announced because they are waiting on Mourinho’s situation. I do not know whether it is true or false, but that is what I believe,” he explained.

Quim reinforced the idea that Rui Costa already has everything settled and that only the official announcement is missing, especially since “Benfica starts the season much earlier and has to have everything prepared”: “I think talks are already moving in that direction with coaches, players, etc., to prepare for the start of the season, which will be very important for the Club.”

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