🎥 José Mourinho speaks for first time ahead of new job 👀

José Mourinho has spoken to the press ahead of his imminent return to Benfica as the club's new manager.

The 62-year-old did nothing to downplay the rumours, saying "Who is the coach who says 'no' to Benfica? Not me" to reporters while wearing a scarf of the 38-time Portuguese champions.

– Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Mourinho will replace Bruno Lage in the dugout at the The Estádio da Luz, who was sacked after surrendering a two goal lead in the 3-2 Champions League home loss to Qarabağ.

Coincidentally, it was Lage's victory over Mourinho in the play-off round that led to his departure from Fenerbahce, and kickstarted the return to Lisbon of the "Special One."

The legendary manager's career started with a brief 11-game stint at Benfica almost 25 years ago to the day of his return.

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