José Mourinho Signs as Benfica Manager Until 2027

José Mourinho has signed a contract to become the manager of Benfica. He has agreed to stay with the club until June 2027. This move ends speculation after reports suggested he had reached a verbal agreement with the team. This deal marks a new club record for Benfica, demonstrating the high expectations associated with Mourinho’s experience and reputation in football.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Benfica‘s previous manager, Bruno Lage, was dismissed after a 3-2 home loss to Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League. This defeat frustrated fans, as Benfica currently sit third in the Primeira Liga. They trail their rivals Porto by five points although they have one less match. As per reports, Benfica started their league season with four wins from four matches in the Primeira Liga, showcasing a strong initial performance that fans hope to see continued under Mourinho.

WHY MOURINHO JOINS BENFICA

Mourinho returns to Portuguese football after managing top clubs across Europe for more than two decades. He began his managerial career at Benfica in 2000 but left after only nine games to join Porto. Since then, Mourinho has won league titles in Portugal, England, Italy, and Spain, and two Champions League trophies. His experience is expected to help Benfica recover from their shaky start and compete for titles both domestically and in Europe, especially after his departure from Fenerbahçe, which occurred after they failed to qualify for the Champions League group stage.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BENFICA?

Benfica’s next match is a league game against AVS, who are currently in the bottom of the league with one point from five matches. With Mourinho in charge, supporters hope to see immediate improvement. Sporting CP and Porto are ahead in the table, but Mourinho’s arrival brings optimism as Benfica aim to challenge for the title. Fans will closely watch Mourinho’s decisions and lineups this weekend, particularly considering Benfica’s earlier strong performance and the team’s current position in the league standings.