White smoke at Benfica? Rui Costa decides on José Mourinho | OneFootball

Benfica’s board, Benfica, led by Rui Costa, has reportedly finally decided to move forward with the renewal of José Mourinho. Based on information reported by the national press, the Eagles believe the time has come to discuss the matter, while the Special One’s future is being linked with Real Madrid.

According to O Jogo, the pressure the Spanish club has been applying in recent weeks is said to have prompted Benfica to push ahead with José Mourinho’s renewal, at a time when only three matchdays remain before the end of the league season. The same source says those in charge expect the Special One to stay on in 2026/27.

According to the sports daily, confidence between the parties is strong and, within the red-and-white structure led by Rui Costa, there is a belief that José Mourinho is the ideal coach to lead Benfica back to the league title, something that has not happened since the 2022/23 season, when the Eagles celebrated their 38th under Roger Schmidt.

Thus, based on the information gathered by O Jogo, José Mourinho’s future should remain at the Luz, with his contract set to be renewed in the near future. If this scenario ends up materializing, Real Madrid will see their ambitions of having the Special One in charge of the Merengue squad frustrated.

It is worth recalling that the Spanish press also reported that there would be a meeting next week in which Benfica and José Mourinho would discuss a renewal, although the matter was never confirmed by the Special One. However, the same article warns that Real Madrid must make a decision, since they are not planning to continue with Álvaro Arbeloa, the current man at the helm of Los Blancos.

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