Official! José Mourinho is the new Benfica manager, check out the details | OneFootball

José Mourinho is now officially the new coach of Benfica. Rui Costa, President of Clube da Luz, called a press conference for this Thursday afternoon, where he informed the fans of the confirmation of the news that emerged right after Bruno Lage's dismissal from the Eagles' technical command.

Shortly before the start of the conference, when journalists were already in the press room, Benfica informed the CMVM of the hiring of José Mourinho, thus officially marking his new adventure in Portugal, less than a month after ending his relationship with Fenerbahçe.

"Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD (“Benfica SAD”) informs that it has reached an agreement with coach José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix for the signing of a sports employment contract to be in effect until the end of the 2026/27 sports season," the Eagles began to explain.

The club continued with more details: "It is further informed that, 10 days after the last game of the 2025/26 sports season, under the same conditions, both Benfica SAD and the coach may choose not to continue the contract for the 2026/27 sports season. Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD."

Benfica then announces a two-year contract for José Mourinho, although the salary the Eagles' coach will receive is still unknown. However, there is a clause in the Portuguese coach's contract that allows for the termination of the relationship at the end of the current season.

It should be remembered that Benfica had already issued a statement to the CMVM on Thursday morning, confirming negotiations with the Portuguese coach: "Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD informed the Securities Market Commission (CMVM) that "negotiations are underway for the hiring of coach José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix, which are expected to be concluded shortly."

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