Benfica: José Mourinho's farewell message

José Mourinho makes his departure from Benfica official

Europe Today at 06:49

While Real Madrid has yet to make his return official, José Mourinho bid farewell to Benfica fans this Wednesday.

José Mourinho is, without a doubt, the new head coach of Los Merengues. Real Madrid has triggered the Special One’s €15 million release clause, and Mourinho has just posted a farewell message to the Aguias faithful.

A Benfica SAD comunicou à CMVM que o Real Madrid CF formalizou a intenção de contratar José Mourinho pelo valor de 15 milhões de euros, tendo o treinador dado o seu acordo.

Obrigado, José Mourinho. pic.twitter.com/KXZ6niXRWo
— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) June 9, 2026

“I thank President Rui Costa for giving me the opportunity to work for Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Representing this club has been an honor and a privilege. My thanks also go to all the professionals at Benfica Campus, whose professionalism, dedication, and competence have been exemplary. To the players I had the pleasure of working with, I express my sincere gratitude and wish them success both personally and professionally. I leave convinced that I have built not just a fleeting connection, but an unbreakable bond: once my player, always my player.” he posted on his Instagram account.

🚨 OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM JOSE MOURINHO:

“I thank President Rui Costa for the opportunity given to me to work for Benfica. Representing this club was an honor and a privilege.

I would also like to express my appreciation to all the professionals at Benfica Campus, whose… pic.twitter.com/CUlCjyAtvf
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 10, 2026