Portuguese international sends message to José Mourinho: “Hope Benfica win” | OneFootball

José Mourinho has already received a welcome from Rúben Dias, shortly after the Portuguese coach was officially announced as the next coach of the Clube da Luz. The central defender, an international for Portugal, shows he continues to pay attention to the life of the red emblem, and didn't forget to leave some words about the arrival of the coach to the eagles.

Rúben Dias played, last Thursday, September 18, the Manchester City - Napoli match, counting for the first round of the Champions League phase. He came out with a victory in the reception to the Italian champion, by 2-0, and at the end of the match, in conversation with journalists, he addressed the topic of José Mourinho.

"I wish the best to José Mourinho and Benfica. I hope it's a successful relationship and that Benfica wins", said Rúben Dias, in the mixed zone of the stadium, after the City - Napoli, to the microphones of TNT Sports, from Brazil. The central defender, it should be noted, was a starter in the team under the orders of Pep Guardiola.

Remember that Rúben Dias did all his training in football at Benfica, even playing for the main team of the reds, where he stood out as one of the most promising central defenders in world football. His good performances earned him the move to Manchester, where he found Pep Guardiola at City.

Pep Guardiola, in turn, is an old acquaintance of José Mourinho. The two had an explosive rivalry when they were in charge of Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively. Years later, they became opponents again, when the Spaniard was at City and the Portuguese at Manchester United - he ended up leaving in 2018, not getting to face Rúben Dias in the Premier League.

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