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Marco Silva set to replace José Mourinho as Benfica head coach

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:18 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Marco Silva set to replace José Mourinho as Benfica head coach
Summary

Benfica has reached an agreement with Marco Silva to become the new head coach, succeeding José Mourinho. The discussions led to this decision following Mourinho's tenure, which did not meet club expectations. Silva is expected to take the helm and guide the team into the upcoming season, with details on his contract and the start of his position likely to emerge soon.

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  • •Benfica has agreed with Marco Silva as head coach.
  • •Silva replaces José Mourinho in this coaching transition.
  • •Mourinho's time at Benfica did not meet expectations.
  • •Details on Silva's contract and start date are pending.
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  • 12:03 AMESPN Soccer — Sources: Silva set to replace Mourinho at Benfica
What they're saying
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Benfica have reached an agreement with Marco Silva to replace José Mourinho as head coach, sources told ESPN's Bruno Andrade.

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