José Mourinho returns to the Primeira Liga as Benfica's new coach.

After his brief spell in the Turkish league with Fenerbahce, José Mourinho returns to the Portuguese Primeira Liga to take on the challenge of managing Benfica. The Portuguese coach, known worldwide for his character and record of title wins, arrives with a contract until June 2027 and a sporting project that seeks to return the team to the top of European and domestic football.

Benfica has had a positive start to the 2025/26 season in the domestic league, recording three wins and a draw in its first four matches. However, its Champions League debut was disappointing, falling to Azerbaijan's FK Qarabağ Agdam, highlighting that Mourinho's project will not only seek to consolidate its dominance in Portugal but also improve its performance in international competitions.

Mourinho's time at Fenerbahce was brief, ending a few weeks ago after less than a year. Despite this, his international experience and ability to adapt to different contexts allow him to embark on an ambitious project with Benfica, where he is expected to apply his strategy and leadership to restore the team to the European prominence it has lost in recent years.

Mourinho isn't returning to Portugal for just anyone. His last spell in the country was at the helm of Porto, a club with which he won two Liga titles, a Portuguese Cup, a Portuguese Super Cup, a Champions League, and a UEFA Cup. This record reinforces the expectation that his return to Benfica could mark an era of success and consolidate his legacy in the Portuguese league.

The contract, which runs until 2027, offers Mourinho stability to implement a strategic plan focused on developing young players, consolidating a competitive style of play, and the ambition to compete for national and international titles. With this signing, Benfica sends a clear message to its competitors: it seeks to regain its leadership in Portugal and once again become a protagonist in Europe.

Mourinho's return is generating excitement and high expectations among Benfica fans, who expect the Portuguese coach to achieve the perfect combination of tactics, motivation, and results. The sports press, for its part, highlights Mourinho's ability to transform teams and lead them to success, increasing the pressure on the coach from day one of his tenure.