Old rival returns: Mourinho nears Benfica deal, Juventus and Napoli on alert

Former Inter and Roma coach José Mourinho is near reaching an settlement to turn into the brand new Benfica boss, which might put the Portuguese tactician up towards Juventus and Napoli within the Champions League.

Mourinho is near turning into the brand new Benfica coach after the Portuguese aspect sacked Bruno Lage.

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Mourinho near reaching settlement with Benfica

Roma coach Jose Mourinho reacts from the technical space in the course of the Italian Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Roma on the Allianz Stadium in Turin, on December 30, 2023. (Picture by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP) (Picture by ISABELLA BONOTTO/AFP through Getty Pictures)

A number of sources, together with A Bola and Fabrizio Romano, report that Mourinho is near reaching an settlement with Benfica, lower than a month after Fenerbahce fired him.

Mourinho’s appointment would additionally concern Serie A golf equipment, provided that Juventus and Napoli are among the many Benfica opponents within the league section of the Champions League this season.

GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Jose Mourinho, head coach of Roma, appears on previous to kick-off within the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and AS Roma at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 28, 2023 in Genoa, Italy. (Picture by Simone Arveda/Getty Pictures)

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The Partenopei are set to go to Benfica in Week 6 on December 10, whereas Juventus will host the Portuguese aspect within the following spherical, on January 21, 2026.

Mourinho’s document vs. Juventus and Napoli

Mourinho has 5 wins, 5 losses, and two attracts towards Juventus and picked up three victories, three attracts and three defeats towards Napoli.

Juventus debuted within the 2025-26 Champions League with a 4-4 draw towards Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, whereas Napoli will make their season debut within the competitors tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, away at Manchester Metropolis.