Mourinho Appointed as Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Managerial Boss Until 2027
The Portuguese tactician has officially been named first-team boss of the Portuguese giants with an agreement running until the summer of 2027, including a termination clause that applies at the end of the current season.
Early Comeback to Former Club Awaits
His fourth match in charge, scheduled for 30 September, is set to feature a emotional comeback to his former club in the European competition.
Succeeding Bruno Lage
Mourinho assumes the role after the departure of Bruno Lage, who was sacked following Benfica's 3-2 defeat against the Azerbaijani side in the Champions League earlier this week.
"There are numerous emotions but experience helps me handle them. Let me express gratitude to the club’s leadership for the faith and the honour I’m experiencing right now."
Break Clause
The Portuguese side stated that the break clause enables both sides to end the contract within a short window following their last game of the present campaign.
Past Roles
Mourinho was unattached after leaving his previous team in the end of August, after a European defeat against his new employers.
This represents his 12th leading role and the first time to leading in Portugal since 2004.
Immediate Fixture
The first game takes place on Saturday facing struggling the league's bottom side in the Primeira Liga.
The team currently sit mid-table in the table, trailing by five points behind table-toppers Porto, although possessing a game in hand.
"It's essential that I ready to set aside all these feelings and look at Sport Lisboa e Benfica in a simplistic way. This is me as the head of among the largest clubs in the sport."
