Jose Mourinho is set to secure a swift return to the dugout, with Benfica poised to install him as manager by the weekend following Bruno Lage's dismissal. The Portuguese heavyweights had reportedly been eyeing Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim , but have now struck a deal with Mourinho.

Mourinho, who left Fenerbahce in August, previously guided the Lisbon club through 11 matches during his first ever managerial stint in 2000. Portuguese media outlets now suggest he's preparing for an imminent comeback at Estadio da Luz as Benfica respond to their humiliating Champions League defeat against Qarabag.

Lage bore the brunt of criticism after surrendering a 2-0 advantage on home soil and was dismissed in the early hours of Wednesday. Benfica president Rui Costa declared that a manag

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