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There's even "Team Official".
Benfica announced on the club's official website on the 18th (Korea Standard Time) that negotiations for Jose Mourinho's recruitment are underway and will be finalized soon. Earlier in the day, Fabrizio Romano, dubbed the supreme authority of the European transfer market, agreed that Benfica would appoint Mourinho as its new director. It has already agreed a two-year deal with Mourinho in Lisbon, and an official announcement will be made within 24 hours. He returned, shouting the trademark 'HERE WE GO'
Mourinho also effectively admitted to Benfica with 'Self-Personal'. Asked by reporters after arriving in Lisbon, he asked if Benfica was officially interested in me. Which coach would turn down Benfica. I'm not. When I got the opportunity to take the Benfica job, I didn't hesitate to say I was interested and wanted to take on it," he said.
Benfica recently launched super precipitation. Manager Bruno Raz was replaced in a surprise move. Benfica lost 2-3 in the first round of the European Champions League phase of the 2025-2026 season at Istadieu da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal on the 17th. They led 2-0 but lost helplessly at home, conceding three goals. Karabakh's victory was remembered as the first European Champions League final victory in pre-Azerba football history.
Benfica's management chose to part ways with Raj after the game. Benfica won three consecutive games since the opening of the league, but drew 1-1 at home to Santa Clara last weekend and pulled out the sword after the defeat overlapped. Chairman Hui Costa "I inform all Benficistas. We have reached an agreement with Raj, and as of today he is not Benfica's manager. I appreciate Raj's dedication, but the moment of change has come." He then made an official announcement through the official channel.
Raj, who returned after being fired in 2020, suffered the humiliation of being fired twice in Benfica alone. Coach Raj was once mentioned as a candidate for the Korean national team.
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Benfica immediately started looking for a replacement coach. Mourinho, who was replaced by Fenerbahce, was mentioned as a strong candidate. Mourinho broke up with Fenerbahce on the 29th of last month. Mourinho, who took the helm of Fenerbahce in June last year, lost the European Champions League playoffs and failed to advance to the finals. After two days, he was notified of his resignation and got off the train in 14 months. Coincidentally, the playoff opponent at the time was Benfica.
Benfica sent a love call to Mourinho, the body of freedom. CNN Portugal reported that `Benfica has completed a principled agreement with Mourinho.' It is reported that only details are left. Abola also said 'Contact has been made in the past few hours, negotiations are underway, and both sides are hoping to conclude negotiations today.
Mourinho is one of the best coaches in the world who need no explanation. Although it has been declining recently, it is a master craftsman who embroidered the 2000s. He led Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Manchester United with 26 trophies. The treble has also been achieved. In particular, he completed the conference league victory at AS Roma, becoming the first coach to win all three European competitions (Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League) organized by UEFA.
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Coach Mourinho's starting point was Benfica. Mourinho, who has been a coach in Sporting, Porto, and Barcelona, took his first step as a coach in 2000 when he took the helm of Benfica. It wasn't a good start. He was dismissed after just 10 games. At the time, Benfica was in a financially unstable situation. Mourinho, who later took the helm of Leiria, exploded his potential in Porto after showing promise. If Mourinho takes the helm of Benfica, it will be his first return in 25 years.
Mourinho is often replaced, but he is also frequently employed. Mourinho has been replaced by nine teams so far. He earned 108.1 million euros (about 175.5 billion won) in a hard penalty. But employment is also fast. Mourinho has been off for about a year since he began his coaching job in 2000.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
