Benfica officially announced that Mourinho has become the team's new head coach, and the two parties have signed a two-year contract. Previously, Mourinho stepped down as head coach of Fenerbahce precisely because his team lost to Benfica in the Champions League qualifying round and thus failed to qualify for the Champions League group stage.
Official Announcement:
Mourinho officially assumes the position of Benfica's head coach, and the two parties have signed a contract valid until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Meanwhile, within 10 days after the end of the last official match of the 2025/26 season, both Benfica and Mourinho have the right to choose not to extend the contract under the same conditions.
