Jose Mourinho set for Benfica job

Reports in Portugal say Jose Mourinho is about to replace Bruno Lage at Benfica

File photo dated 12-03-2025 of Jose Mourinho. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Portuguese club Benfica are set to name Jose Mourinho as its head coach following the sacking of Bruno Lage in the aftermath of their 3-2 Champions League defeat by Qarabag, Portuguese TV station RTP reported on Wednesday.

In a statement on Wednesday, Benfica said it had reached an agreement to part ways with Lage, following their shock loss in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday.