What Ali Koç couldn't do, Rui Costa did! A clause from Benfica that will put Mourinho in a difficult position.

What Ali Koç couldn't do, Rui Costa did! A clause from Benfica that will put Mourinho in a difficult position.

19.09.2025 16:20

The details of Jose Mourinho's contract, who signed with Benfica after leaving Fenerbahçe, have emerged. The Benfica management included a special clause in Mourinho's contract. According to this clause, both parties are granted the right to unilaterally terminate the contract within 10 days after the last match of the 2025-26 season. With this clause, both the club and the Portuguese coach will make their decisions regarding the future at the end of the season.

After leaving Fenerbahçe, the contract details of Jose Mourinho, who agreed with Benfica, have emerged. The Benfica management added a special clause to Mourinho's contract.

What Ali Koç couldn't do, Rui Costa did! A clause that will put Mourinho in a difficult position from Benfica

SPECIAL TERMINATION CLAUSE

According to the statement from Benfica, a noteworthy clause was added to Mourinho's contract. Accordingly, both Benfica and Mourinho will have the right to unilaterally terminate the contract within 10 days following the last match of the 2025-26 season.

What Ali Koç couldn't do, Rui Costa did! A clause that will put Mourinho in a difficult position from Benfica

ANNUAL SALARY OF 6 MILLION EUROS

Portuguese media reported that the experienced coach will earn a net annual salary of 6 million euros from Benfica, and that success bonuses have also been added to the contract.

What Ali Koç couldn't do, Rui Costa did! A clause that will put Mourinho in a difficult position from Benfica

RETURN TO BENFICA

Jose Mourinho first served as the head coach of the Benfica A team in 2000. After 24 years, the experienced coach, who has returned to the red and white team, aims to write a different story this time.

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