Jose Mourinho is set to take over for his second stint as Benfica manager. Photo by Filip Singer/EPA-EFE
Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Jose Mourinho is returning to the sidelines for his second stint as Benfica manager, the Portuguese Primeira Liga soccer franchise announced Thursday.
The Eagles, who fired coach Bruno Lage after a 3-2 loss to Qarabag FK on Tuesday in the Champions League, sit in sixth place in the Primeira Liga standings.
"I've worked at the biggest clubs in the world and none of them made me feel a greater sense of honor, responsibility and motivation than I do now, as Benfica coach," Mourinho told reporters.
Mourinho's contract includes a mutual option for 2026-27.
