ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on during the warm up prior to the Coppa Italia match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on January 10, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Former Inter and Roma coach José Mourinho is close to reaching an agreement to become the new Benfica boss, which would put the Portuguese tactician up against Juventus and Napoli in the Champions.
Mourinho is close to becoming the new Benfica coach after the Portuguese side sacked Bruno Lage.
Mourinho close to reaching agreement with Benfica
Several sources, including A Bola and Fabrizio Romano, report that Mourinho is close to reaching an agreement with Benfica, less than a month after Fenerbahce fired him.
Mourinho’s appointment would also concern Serie A clubs, given that Juventus and Napoli are among the Benfica opponents in the league phase of the Champions this season.
The Partenopei are set to visit Benfica in Week 6 on December 10, while Juventus will host the Portuguese side in the following round, on January 21, 2026.
Mourinho’s primato vs. Juventus and Napoli
Mourinho has five wins, five losses, and two draws against Juventus and collected three victories, three draws and three defeats against Napoli.
Juventus debuted in the 2025-26 Champions with a 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, while Napoli will make their season debut in the competition tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, away at Manchester City.
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