Sport Lisboa e Benfica presented José Mourinho as the new manager of the club. The Portuguese coach, born in Setúbal, signed a contract until the end of the 2026/2027 season. José Mourinho is one of the most successful coaches in the world, with wins in the Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Italian championships. The coach also has two Champions League titles in his resume. The confirmation of the new manager comes a day after the departure of the previous manager, Bruno Lage, after the defeat of Sport Lisboa e Benfica in a Champions League match against Qarabag. José Mourinho was previously the manager of the Turkish club Fenerbahçe, from which he was dismissed after a defeat in the Champions League qualification, precisely by the Portuguese club he now manages. The president of Benfica, Rui Costa, said it is an honor to have José Mourinho as the manager of the club. José Mourinho said he wants to block all emotions and look at Sport Lisboa e Benfica in a very simple way. The Portuguese coach has the option to not continue the contract after ten days of the last game of the current season. Sport Lisboa e Benfica is one of the 50 clubs worldwide that has invested the most in the last 12 months in strengthening its squad, according to data released by the International Centre for Sports Studies. The presentation of José Mourinho as the new manager of Sport Lisboa e Benfica was made at the presentation event held on Thursday afternoon. The coach said he wants to thank the trust and honor he feels at this moment. José Mourinho is one of the most experienced coaches in the world and has a great challenge ahead of him at Sport Lisboa e Benfica. The Portuguese club needs a coach who can lead them to victory, and José Mourinho is the right man to do it. Sport Lisboa e Benfica has a great history and a rich culture, and José Mourinho is the perfect coach to lead the club to success. The Portuguese coach has a great responsibility ahead of him, but he is prepared for the challenge. Sport Lisboa e Benfica will be a very strong club with José Mourinho as manager.