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 the Club da Luz, called a press conference for Thursday afternoon, where he confirmed to fans the news that emerged shortly after Bruno Lage's resignation from the technical command of the eagles.

Shortly before the start of the conference, when the journalists were already in the press room, Benfica announced to CMVM the hiring of José Mourinho, who thus sees his new adventure in Portugal officialized, less than a month after the end of his relationship with Fenerbahçe.

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

The red 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 – Football, SAD".

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

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