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Benfica set to appoint Mourinho as their new head coach

Benfica reaches agreement to dismiss Bruno Lage, opening path for Jose Mourinho.

Benfica Names Mourinho as New Lead Coach
Benfica Names Mourinho as New Lead Coach

Benfica set to appoint Mourinho as their new head coach

In a surprising turn of events, José Mourinho, the renowned football manager, has returned to Benfica after his departure from Fenerbahce. This move comes two days after Benfica were eliminated from the Champions League playoffs by Benfica's Portuguese rivals, Benfica.

The news of Mourinho's separation from Fenerbahce was announced following Benfica's shock loss in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday. This loss marked the beginning of a series of changes within the Portuguese club, with Benfica announcing a separation with coach Bruno Lage on Wednesday.

Mourinho's tenure with Fenerbahce ended in August, marking the end of a brief stint with the Turkish club. However, his initial foray into management was at Benfica, before he went on to manage some of the world's most prestigious clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan.

It was during his time at Benfica that Mourinho guided the club to several victories, including a memorable UEFA Cup triumph in 2003-2004. But his most significant achievement came later, when he led FC Porto to Champions League glory in 2004, a victory that remains one of the club's greatest moments.

With Mourinho's return to Benfica, the club will be hoping to recapture some of the magic that made him such a successful manager during his early years. The exact terms of his contract have not been disclosed, but fans and pundits alike are eagerly awaiting the start of a new era at Benfica under the guidance of their former manager.

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