José Mourinho has officially signed his contract with Benfica, committing to the Portuguese giants until June 2027. The agreement, finalized on Saturday, comes just hours after news of a verbal deal was revealed overnight.

The 61-year-old tactician returns to his homeland after spells across Europe with Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Roma. His arrival marks one of the most high-profile coaching appointments in Portuguese football in recent years.

Benfica are counting on Mourinho’s vast experience and winning pedigree to restore dominance both domestically and in European competitions. Fans in Lisbon have already expressed excitement at the appointment, hailing it as a major step in the club’s ambitions.