Mourinho's Homecoming: Benfica Beckons the 'Special One'
Portuguese club Benfica is poised to appoint Jose Mourinho as manager following the sacking of Bruno Lage. This move would mark a return for Mourinho, who began his career at Benfica in 2000. His task will be to reclaim the Primeira Liga title from rivals Sporting CP.
Portuguese football club Benfica is gearing up to appoint Jose Mourinho as their manager, according to reports from Portuguese TV station RTP. The news comes in the wake of Bruno Lage's dismissal following Benfica's surprising 3-2 loss to Qarabag in the Champions League.
Mourinho, a former manager of clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan, left his role at Turkish club Fenerbahce in August. His potential return to Benfica would bring his career full circle, as he first stepped into management with the club. A seasoned veteran in European football, Mourinho is known for guiding FC Porto to Champions League success in 2004.
His appointment would see Benfica aiming to dethrone city rivals Sporting CP, who have claimed the Primeira Liga title in the past two seasons. Mourinho's tactical acumen and experience will be pivotal as Benfica looks to reignite their position at the top of Portuguese football.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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