Benfica is preparing a contract renewal proposal for José Mourinho.

Benfica is preparing to take a decisive step in the contract renewal with José Mourinho: Rui Costa will present a formal proposal this week that could change the future of the coach at the club. This strategic move comes at a time when the bond between the iconic manager and the Eagles is set to be strengthened, eliminating the threat of a clause that allows for early termination upon significant payment.

According to our newsroom, Rui Costa, president of Benfica, has scheduled a crucial meeting with José Mourinho in the coming days. The aim is to present a concrete proposal to extend the coach’s contract beyond the next season. This initiative seeks to eliminate the current contractual clause that permits both the club and Mourinho to end the relationship within ten days following the end of the season upon payment of half the compensation, which can reach up to three million euros net.

This clause has been a sword of Damocles over the coach’s future, creating a latent uncertainty about the continuity of the project led by Mourinho. With this renewal, Benfica aims to ensure the necessary stability to consolidate an ambitious and competitive project, guaranteeing that the coach remains at Luz beyond the short term.

José Mourinho, an undeniable figure in world football, continues to be a key player in the strategic plan of the Reds. The extension of his contract not only demonstrates the board’s confidence in his work but also sends a clear message to the market and the fans: Benfica wants to remain at the top, and for that, it relies on one of the most successful coaches in football history.

This advancement in negotiations could mark the beginning of a new era for Benfica, where stability and ambition go hand in hand, placing the club in a privileged position to compete for national and European titles. The coming days will be decisive for Mourinho’s future at Luz, and the entire Benfica community will be attentive to this turning point that promises to shake up the coaching market in Portugal.

Stay tuned for all the updates on this dossier that promises to shake up Portuguese football and cement Benfica at the top of the national and international hierarchy. The renewal of Mourinho is on the horizon, and president Rui Costa is preparing to take the step that could change everything.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.