Benfica Confirms Mourinho's Future at the Club

Mourinho to stay at Benfica, says President Rui Costa

Benfica president confirms Jose Mourinho will continue as manager next season, ahead of Champions League playoff vs Real Madrid.

“Yes, he will remain...” 

Benfica president Rui Costa has confirmed that Jose Mourinho will continue as the club's manager next season. Costa made the announcement in an interview with Spain's Chiringuito, just hours before Benfica's Champions League playoff match against Real Madrid.

Mourinho, who joined Benfica in September 2025, has a two-year contract with the club, and Costa's confirmation puts to rest any speculation about the manager's future. The Portuguese coach has been performing well, leading Benfica to a spot in the Champions League playoffs.

🚨 "MOURINHO SEGUIRÁ".

🗣️ Rui Costa le confirma a Edu Aguirre la continuidad del entrenador portugués en el Benfica.#JUGONES pic.twitter.com/NBzX8ddthr

— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) February 17, 2026

Benfica president Rui Costa has confirmed that Jose Mourinho will continue as the club's manager next season. “Yes, he will remain,” Costa replied when asked about Mourinho's future.

Costa also warned that Benfica will face a tough match against Real Madrid this Tuesday in the Champions League playoff. The Benfica president's comments come amid speculation about Mourinho's potential return to Real Madrid, with some Spanish media reporting on the possibility of the “Special One” making a comeback to the Santiago Bernabeu.