Jose Mourinho agrees to become next Benfica manager: Report

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Published at :September 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Modified at :September 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Jose Mourinho provides health update after minor surgery in Portugal

The Portuguese coach will return to the club where it all started for him.

Ben Jacobs claims that Jose Mourinho, who began his managerial career with SL Benfica about 25 years ago, has agreed to take over as the club’s new manager.

Following their shocking 3-2 Champions League loss to Qarabag at home, Bruno Lage was fired.

After 16 minutes, the Lisbon team had a 2-0 lead, but Qarabag pulled off an incredible comeback to win the Champions League match, becoming the first Azerbaijani team to do it.

It’s interesting to note that Mourinho lost his Fenerbahce job when Benfica beat them in the Champions League playoffs last month.

When Benfica play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on September 30, Mourinho will also make his comeback visit to the London club. After accepting the position at the Turkish club more than a year ago, the 62-year-old was sacked due to the club’s poor performance.

🚨 Jose Mourinho has agreed to become Benfica's new manager almost 25 years to the day after starting his managerial career with the club.Bruno Lage was sacked after Benfica’s shock 3-2 Champions League defeat at home to Qarabag.Mourinho will also return to Stamford Bridge on… pic.twitter.com/rCivMW0t09
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) September 17, 2025

Mourinho returns to a place where it all started

Benfica is where Mourinho started his managerial career in 2000. However, he departed after just ten games because of a disagreement with the club president. They won five games under his leadership, including a 3-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon.

After leading FC Porto to the UEFA Champions League win in 2004, Mourinho was hired by Chelsea, where he won three Premier League titles in two stints.

The 62-year-old won the LaLiga championship with Real Madrid after winning a treble while managing Inter Milan.

However, after failing to succeed at Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, Mourinho’s days of leading the top teams in Europe appear to be coming to an end.

The Lisbon-based team have lagged behind city rivals Sporting CP in the last two seasons of the Primeira Liga. With ten points from four games, they are now ranked sixth in the league.

Has Mourinho previously managed Benfica?

Yes, he started his coaching career at Benfica.

How many trophies did he win at Benfica?

He didn’t win any trophy there.

Why did he leave the club in his first stint?

Due to a disagreement with the club president, then.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.