Let's go around and back to the starting point…Mourinho appoints Benfica head coach for coach's debut team

Sep 19, 2025

Let's go around and back to the starting point…Mourinho appoints Benfica head coach for coach's debut team
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The turbulent leader's life came to the starting point after turning around.

Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the head coach of Benfica (Portugal). Benfica announced on the 18th (Korea Standard Time) that it had signed Mourinho until the summer of 2027.

Benfica is a special team for Mourinho. After retiring as a head coach at Sporting, Porto, and FC Barcelona, he made his official debut as a coach in 2000 when he took the helm of Benfica. Afterwards, he took his first step toward becoming a world-class master by reaching the top of the European Champions League in Porto through UD Leiria. With Chelsea as a stepping stone for his success in Porto, he played a series of big clubs including Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and AS Roma. However, he left the team in one season after taking the helm of Fenerbahce last year, leaving it regrettable.




Let's go around and back to the starting point…Mourinho appoints Benfica head coach for coach's debut team
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Mourinho's determination seems to be extraordinary. "As a Portuguese, I am well aware of the history and culture of the national club Benfica," he said at his inauguration press conference. "As much as I am responsible for the best club in the world, I will focus on my work." "(The appointment of a director) is a great honor. "I will live for Benfica. After a successful two-year contract period, I will allow the club to offer to renew the contract. " He is also thirstier than 25 years ago (when he was appointed as the first coach). Benfica's DNA is a victory. It's Benfica fan, not me that matters. I will focus on the joy I can give you."

Benfica recently replaced manager Bruno Raj after losing the first European Champions League phase home game against Karabakh by failing to keep a two-goal lead. It rarely lived up to its name, finishing fifth in Primari. Chairman Hui Costa came forward to appoint Mourinho. For Mourinho, who left a regret without showing his previous leadership in Turkiye, his move at Benfica will inevitably become more important in his future career.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.