José Mourinho confirmed as Benfica manager and faces swift Chelsea return

His contract to 2027 includes break clause this summer.

José Mourinho, left, attends a press conference next to Rui Costa, president of SL Benfica, announcing his return to coaching in Portugal with Benfica on a two-year contract. Pic: AP Photo/Ana Brigida

José Mourinho has been confirmed as Benfica head coach on a contract until the summer of 2027, with a break clause at the end of this season. His fourth game, on 30 September, will take him back to his former club Chelsea in the Champions League.

The 62-year-old takes over from Bruno Lage, who was sacked after Benfica’s 3-2 Champions League defeat by Qarabag on Tuesday.