Bruno Lage’s demands revealed as he leaves Benfica | OneFootball

Rui Costa announced the dismissal of Bruno Lage in the early hours of this Wednesday, September 17, just hours after Benfica's unexpected defeat against Qarabag by 3-2 in the Champions League. Following the decision of the Eagles' President, the coach did not demand any compensation.

Initially, CNN Portugal reports that Bruno Lage is willing to forgo the compensation he was entitled to after the dismissal, demanding only the bonuses, as well as his full salary for the month of September.

However, his coaching staff was not as benevolent as the now former Benfica coach. It appears that the remaining members of Bruno Lage's team are demanding to receive the full amount of their contracts, which last until June 2026.

Considering that Bruno Lage leaves Benfica with immediate effect in his second stint at the Club, Rui Costa is already looking for a new leader for the Eagles, who should be appointed before the trip to AVS's ground. The match is scheduled for next Saturday, the 20th, for the sixth round of the Liga Portugal.

It seems that José Mourinho is the likely replacement for Bruno Lage. Fabrizio Romano reported that Benfica and Mourinho are already in advanced talks, which would mark the return of the Special One to Luz, 25 years after his first tenure.

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