LISBON, Portugal (AP) — José Mourinho will coach in Portugal again two decades later, promising a more mature and less egocentric version of himself.

Benfica reached a deal with Mourinho on Thursday, sealing his return to the country 21 years after he led rival Porto to the Champions League title in 2004.

The coach was officially introduced in a news conference, and later in the day was set to oversee the squad in a practice session. His contract is until the end of the 2026-27 season but he and the club have a non-renewal option at the end of this season.

Mourinho branded himself as the “Special One” during the peak years of his career during his first spell at Chelsea from 2004-07, and now he says people can expect a different personality.

“Today I think a lot more about the others.

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