Rui Costa has made his decision: Mourinho's fate at Benfica is clear!
Both the manager and president Rui Costa have responded to the rumors regarding José Mourinho's future at Benfica.
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Reports of a potential departure in the Portuguese press quickly became a hot topic for Benfica. In particular, news suggesting that Jorge Mendes was taking steps to ensure José Mourinho does not remain at the club sparked debate over the experienced manager's future.
Following these claims, Mourinho spoke after the Casa Pia match, emphasizing that the decision rests with him, stating, "If something happened during the match, I don't know about it. Jorge Mendes is my agent, but I am the one who makes the decisions. My decision is that I want to continue at Benfica."
Club president Rui Costa put an end to the speculation. Offering clear support to Mourinho, Costa stated, "We are on the same page. José Mourinho has one more year on his contract; this is not an issue right now. We are in harmony," confirming that they will continue their journey with the experienced manager.