José Mourinho has made a bold comeback! Just three weeks after his dismissal from Fenerbahçe and a Champions League exit against Benfica, the Special One returns to the Lisbon bench, 25 years after his first stint.
In a twist of fate, he takes over from Bruno Lage with a clear mission: to restore Benfica’s prestige and support Rui Costa in his election campaign for October 25.
True to his style, Mourinho didn’t hold back during his presentation. “In my worst coaching period, I still reached two European finals in five years,” he stated, adding, “I made a mistake going to Fenerbahçe. Coaching Benfica is about regaining my level, and my level is coaching the biggest clubs in the world.”
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At 62, he claims to be “hungrier than 25 years ago” and insists he will decide when to end his career. He praised Lage’s work while redefining the club’s DNA: “Winning, instilling a mentality, and sacrifice. We represent this people for 90 minutes.”
Realistically, he knows not all fans are thrilled about an ex-Porto coach at Luz. However, he embraces the challenge: his responsibility is clear: “win titles.” Mourinho is back, and he hasn’t lost his hunger… or his sharp tongue.
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