Jose Mourinho is on his way back. The legendary manager was appointed as the new Benfica head coach, signing a two-year deal until the summer of 2027. The Portuguese head coach was sacked by Fenerbahce at the end of August after the Turkish team was eliminated by Benfica in two legged playoffs. Mourinho, who will turn 63 next year, is back where his coaching career officially started as he managed the Portuguese giants in 2000 for only nine matches, before stepping down from the role after the change of presidency at the club, in what was his first ever job as first team manager. After coaching teams like Real Madrid, Porto, Inter, Chelsea and AS Roma, Mourinho decided to join Fenerbahce in 2024, but then failed to qualify for the league phase of the Champions League this season,
Jose Mourinho join Benfica: Portuguese coach to face former teams Real Madrid, Chelsea

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