Jose Mourinho has agreed a two-year deal to become Benfica’s new head coach
The 62-year-old was sacked last month by Fenerbahce after just over a year in charge but has secured a swift return to management at the club where he was briefly in charge between September and December 2000.
Mourinho, who has also enjoyed successful managerial spells in England, Spain and Italy, is set to take charge of his first training session on Thursday.
Mourinho replaces ex-Wolves boss Bruno Lage at Benfica after he was sacked following Tuesday’s shock Champions League home defeat to Qarabag of Azerbaijan.
The three-time Premier League champion was sacked by Fenerbahce after he criticised the board for their transfer business ahead of their Champions League play-off against Benfica. Now, three weeks later, Mourinho takes charge of the side that played a part in bringing his spell in Turkey to an end.
Mourinho will now face his former club Chelsea later this month, with Benfica visiting Stamford Bridge on September 30 in the Champions League.
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