Jose Mourinho is one of the most respected coaches in European football. Although his recent processes have not been very successful, the Portuguese strategist remains an attractive option for any club. Mourinho could start a new project, but at the helm of Benfica.

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According to information from Fabrizio Romano, a journalist specializing in transfers, Jose Mourinho could start a new project at the helm of Benfica. The Portuguese strategist is close to managing again in his home country, after his successful process at Porto from 2002 to 2004.

“Jose Mourinho to Benfica, here we go! Verbal agreement until June 2027,” Fabrizio Romano wrote on his social media.

According to details provided by Romano, Jose Mourinho is just a few details away from making his arrival at Benfica official. The historic Portuguese team lost their first matchday of the UEFA Champions League against Qarabag. This defeat was 2-3 at home and cost Bruno Lage his job.

“Mourinho has accepted Benfica’s proposal and the formal procedures will be carried out in the next 24 hours. A two-year contract is ready for the Special Manager as Benfica’s coach,” he added.

Mourinho will look to recover in Portugal

Jose Mourinho is coming off several difficult stages in his career. The Portuguese player’s last spell was with Edson Alvarez’s Fenerbahce. “Mou” managed 62 matches for this important Turkish team. The former Real Madrid manager left a record of 37 wins, 14 draws, and 11 losses. However, Mourinho was sacked after poor results and his elimination from the Champions League.

But he left behind many good memories in Portugal. Jose Mourinho managed Porto from January 2002 to May 2004. “Mou” won several important trophies in this process, including a Champions League.

Primeira LigaCup of PortugalSupercopa de PortugalUEFA CupUEFA Champions League, 2003-04 (3-0 against Monaco in the final. Eliminated teams such as Manchester United, Lyon and Deportivo).