“Mourinho in silence: Future at Benfica creates tension at the Luz”

The deafening silence of José Mourinho is causing a real earthquake behind the scenes at Benfica and threatens to paralyze the entire preparation for the new season at the Lisbon club. With the deadline of 10 days running out this Wednesday for the coach to decide on his renewal, the club’s management is on high alert, with no clear sign from the Special One regarding his future.

Benfica’s SAD had hoped that Mourinho would have communicated whether he would continue at the helm of the team or make way for a new coach. However, nearly two weeks have passed since the end of the season, and the Portuguese coach’s silence remains absolute, leaving the club’s structure in a worrying impasse. This silence is not only generating increasing discomfort at Luz, but it is also decisively delaying preparations for the upcoming season.

Sources close to the management reveal that José Mourinho has everything lined up to return to Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez wins the presidential elections scheduled for June 6 or 7. This scenario puts Benfica in a delicate position: the €15 million release clause can be triggered by the Merengues at any moment, which would prolong the uncertainty and keep the club in suspense until the official outcome of the Madrid election is defined.

This waiting situation is exactly what the club’s management wants to avoid. The SAD’s focus is on building the squad for the 2026/27 season, but this process can only move forward with guarantees about who will be the coach leading the team. The lack of a clear position from Mourinho is blocking crucial strategic decisions, leaving the team vulnerable and the fans anxious.

In summary, Benfica is experiencing an unprecedented moment of tension, with the uncertainty surrounding the coach casting a shadow over the club’s immediate future. The board hopes that, in the coming days, José Mourinho will finally announce whether he will continue to lead the Eagles or if he will open the door for a new commander to take the helm. Until then, the clock is ticking, and patience at the Luz is running out quickly.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.