""Benfica coach's profile must be that of a winner," Costa said. "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. "There's no point in talking about names here. No coach has been appointed, nor has any coach been mentioned to represent Benfica in the future.""
"Mourinho began his managerial career with Benfica in 2000 but took charge of only 10 games and left after a dispute with the club president. He then made his name with Porto between 2002 and 2004, winning six trophies - including the Champions League in 2003-04. Since leaving his homeland in 2004, Mourinho has managed Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Roma and Fenerbahce."
Benfica sacked Bruno Lage after a 3-2 Champions League defeat to Qarabag in which the team lost a two-goal lead. Club president Rui Costa said a new manager should be a proven winner and that a replacement would be appointed by Saturday, while refusing to name candidates. Mourinho is reportedly open to a return to Portugal 21 years after leaving for Chelsea and was dismissed by Fenerbahce on 29 August after Benfica eliminated them from Champions League qualification. Mourinho began at Benfica in 2000, achieved major success with Porto, and has managed several top European clubs since.
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