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Apr 24, 2026, 09:13 AM ET<\/span><\/div>\n

Jose Mourinho has said his future at Benfica<\/a> will be decided at the end of the season amid ongoing rumours he could return to coach Real Madrid<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese manager has a contract with Benfica until June 2027 but his contract contains a clause that would allow him or the club to terminate the deal.<\/p>\n

“Everyone knows the situation,” Mourinho said on Friday.<\/p>\n

“When the season ends, we’ll have 10 days to decide whether to continue or part ways. I’ve said what I had to say. I’ve already said enough — perhaps more than enough — so there’s no need to say any more. What I’ve said, I’ve said. And I don’t need to repeat it. That’s all.”<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Mourinho expressed his desire<\/a> to continue at Benfica beyond this summer but insisted his future “depends on the club’s wishes.”<\/p>\n

Asked on Friday if he would remain at Benfica even if he received offers from Real Madrid or Portugal<\/a>‘s Football Federation, Mourinho said: “I don’t want to say anything more about that. I’ve already said what I had to say regarding Benfica and I won’t be making any further comments.”<\/p>\n

Mourinho, 63, did brush aside reports in Portuguese media<\/a> that he is at odds with Benfica president Manu Rui Costa, who has remained silent about the former Chelsea<\/a> and Manchester United<\/a> manager’s future.<\/p>\n