Jose Mourinho’s Benfica Contract Features a Mutual Exit Clause

The contract signed by Jose Mourinho with Benfica includes a provision that allows either party to terminate the agreement.

Contract Duration and Termination

Mourinho’s agreement is valid until the conclusion of the ongoing season. Depending on performance outcomes, either Benfica or Mourinho can end the contract within ten days after the season wraps up, as reported by the CNMV (Spanish Securities Market Commission).

Conditions for Activation of the Clause

Both Mourinho and Benfica must mutually agree if they choose not to exercise this termination option.

Mourinho’s Return to Benfica

Mourinho was officially appointed as the new head coach of Benfica on Thursday, marking a return to the club after 25 years since he began his professional coaching journey there.

Mourinho’s Commitment

During his first press conference at the training facility in Seixal, near Lisbon, Mourinho expressed his dedication by stating, “My promise is: I will live for Benfica, live for my mission.” He emphasized his belief that “I’m not important – Benfica is important, Benfica fans are important. I’m here to serve.”