Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho set to return to Benfica, his previous club, weeks after departing from Fenerbahce.
Jose Mourinho is on the verge of returning to management, preparing to take charge of Lisbon side Benfica. This announcement comes after the Portuguese tactician parted ways with Turkish giants Fenerbahce following their Champions League Play-Off elimination against Benfica on August 29.
Mourinho's departure from Fenerbahce, after just 62 matches in charge, marks one of the shortest managerial stints of his career. The result against Benfica intensified pressure on the Turkish club and accelerated talks with the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager.
Inconsistency in both results and style drew criticism during Mourinho's tenure at Fenerbahce. Despite this, Fenerbahce had targeted European success and a long-awaited league title under Mourinho. However, their early Champions League exit has led to his departure.
Meanwhile, Benfica made a disastrous start to the group stage with a 3-2 home defeat to Qarabag. This loss prompted Rui Costa, the club's vice-president, to confirm a swift appointment was imminent without naming Mourinho as the potential new coach.
Reports from Lisbon suggest that negotiations between Mourinho and Rui Costa stretched late into the night, with a principal agreement reached. If confirmed, the Benfica role will mark Mourinho's return to Portugal more than two decades after his first spell with the club in 2000.
The final details of Mourinho's contract with Benfica are being discussed, and an official announcement is expected in the coming days. It is worth noting that Benfica currently does not have a head coach, as Bruno Lage has departed. Therefore, they must prepare to have a coach on the bench for Saturday's game against Vila das Aves.
The appointment of Mourinho by Benfica is a political move designed to restore confidence ahead of a crucial election period. Rui Costa, who is standing for re-election, is facing competition from Joao Noronho Lopes, an opposition candidate who has been gaining momentum.
Fenerbahce president Ali Koc stated that the manner of the elimination was unacceptable. Domenico Tedesco was immediately appointed as Mourinho's replacement at Fenerbahce. The search results do not contain information about the candidate running against Rui Costa in the Benfica presidential elections on October 25 of any year.
As Mourinho prepares to return to Portugal, football fans across the nation eagerly await the official announcement of his appointment by Benfica. The tactician's return to management promises to bring excitement and anticipation to the Lisbon club, as they strive for success in the upcoming season.
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