Benfica have appointed José Mourinho as their manager on a deal until the summer of 2027. Mourinho, 62, succeeds Bruno Lage, who was sacked after the shock Champions League defeat against Qarabağ on Tuesday.

Jose Mourinho, who began his managerial career with Benfica in 2000 but took charge of only 10 games and left following a dispute with the club president.

Jose Mourinho, After signing said

“The promise is very clear — I will live for Benfica, for my mission,”

“I want to tell you that none of the clubs I’ve had the opportunity to coach have motivated me more than being Benfica’s coach”.

“The promise is clear: I will live for Benfica, for my mission. It’s a tremendous honour”.

“I’m not the important thing — Benfica is important.”

His new deal at Benfica includes an option for the club and Mourinho to decide not to continue for another season up to 10 days after the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

Here are some of the clubs José Mourinho has worked with.
▫️Benfica
▫️União de Leiria
▫️Porto
▫️Chelsea
▫️Inter
▫️Real Madrid
▫️Chelsea
▫️Manchester United
▫️Tottenham
▫️Roma
▫️Fenerbahçe
▫️Benfica

What are the major trophies won by Jose Mourinho?

Mourinho won four league titles in a row (two at Porto and two at Chelsea). He has also won the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup with Porto. For two years in a row, 2004 and 2005.