Overview
- Speaking after a 2-0 win over Nacional with goals from Andreas Schjelderup and Rafa Silva, José Mourinho said his continuation rests with the club and that he will not ask for transfer funds.
- ESPN reports his deal runs to June 2027 and includes a clause that would let either side end the contract in May.
- Benfica are third in Portugal’s top flight and trail leaders FC Porto by seven points with five league games left.
- Mourinho plans to fast-track a small group from Benfica’s Seixal academy into the first team this summer as senior players leave for World Cup duty.
- The Lisbon derby at Sporting on April 19 offers a chance to keep Benfica’s faint title hopes alive.