09.07.2025 00:11
Mario Branco, who left Fenerbahçe, has become the new sporting director of Benfica. The 49-year-old Branco will start his new role on Monday, July 14.
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The Portuguese team Benfica has appointed Mario Branco, who left Fenerbahçe, as the sporting director.
THE ERA OF MARIO BRANCO AT BENFICA
In a statement from the club, it was announced that Lourenço Coelho, who has worked in various levels of Benfica for 21 years, will part ways this weekend and continue with Mario Branco. It was stated that the 49-year-old Branco will start his new role on Monday, July 14, and it was expressed that "Mario Branco has a comprehensive curriculum in international football, in-depth knowledge of Portuguese football, and proven experience in various European championships."
HE SERVED FOR 3 SEASONS
Branco, who served as the football director in the 2022-2023 season at Fenerbahçe, and as the sporting director in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, had parted ways with the yellow-navy team last month.
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