"Jose Mourinho is in talks over a return to Benfica after the Portuguese club sacked Bruno Lage. The 62-year-old was in charge of Benfica between September and December 2000 and would face a swift return to Chelsea in the Champions League on 30 September. Benfica's president, Rui Costa, confirmed Lage had been dismissed in a press conference after Tuesday night's Champions League home defeat by Qarabag of Azerbaijan, who came from 2-0 behind at the Estadio da Luz."
"I believe this is the time for a change, precisely to avoid compromising the season, Costa said. And, consequently, the coach who comes in must be a winning coach. A coach representing a club of this size must be one with the ability to bring this team to the levels we demand and give us the titles we desire. Mourinho's last coaching post was with the Turkish side Fenerbahce,"
"Mourinho first came to prominence at Benfica's domestic rivals Porto, winning the Uefa Cup in 2003 and Champions League in 2004. He joined Chelsea soon after that Champions League success and steered them to Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006, plus the 2015 title in his second stint. He was a Champions League winner at Inter in 2010 and, while he was unable to restore Manchester United to greatness, he did guide them to the Europa League title in 2017."
Benfica have sacked Bruno Lage after a home Champions League defeat by Qarabag, and president Rui Costa says a change is needed to avoid compromising the season. Costa stated the incoming coach must be a proven winner capable of returning the team to demanded levels and delivering titles. Jose Mourinho, 62, who briefly managed Benfica in 2000, is in discussions to return and would meet Chelsea in the Champions League on 30 September. Mourinho was dismissed by Fenerbahce after failing to reach the Champions League league phase and holds major titles with Porto, Chelsea, Inter, Manchester United and Roma.
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