Bruno Lage breaks silence on Benfica exit: freedom to defend myself | OneFootball

Bruno Lage gave an exclusive interview to the newspaper A Bola, where he talked about the time he spent at Benfica and his departure from the Clube da Luz. The images have not yet been released, but the Portuguese newspaper has already published two teasers, where you can hear some remarks from the former coach of the reds.

"When I look back at my time... I look with pride. Benfica is a huge club, with immense greatness and a brutal demand. Throughout its 121-year history, there shouldn't be many coaches with the titles and trophies that we won," were the first words released by the newspaper A Bola, where Bruno Lage reflects on what he achieved with the eagles.

Bruno Lage also spoke, subsequently, about the process that led to his departure from Benfica, at the beginning of September: "There were, from the moment I spoke with the President, until the moment we confirmed the termination, many parallel conversations".

"What I wanted was the freedom to tell my story, without bitterness, and I also didn't want a repeat of what happened five years ago. Some attacks, personal and professional, that I didn't think were fair, and today I have the freedom to defend myself," Bruno Lage further explained, in the images that are now available to view.

replaced by José Mourinho, after two negative results with Santa Clara and Qarabag, already after having won the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup, and secured qualification for the main draw of the Champions League.

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