Star coach! Benfica has found a candidate for new head coach
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The Portuguese giants are ready to bring in the former Barcelona manager.
Details: According to Diario AS, citing Record, Benfica's management is seriously considering 46-year-old Spaniard Xavi as the new head coach of the team following the departure of José Mourinho.
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It's reported that alongside Xavi, former Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim is also in the running for the Benfica job. However, given that Amorim previously coached Sporting, the option of joining Benfica might not appeal to him.
The exit of current head coach José Mourinho from Lisbon is seen as inevitable, with Real Madrid making every effort to lure him away.
Xavi's most recent role was at Barcelona, where he was at the helm from 2021 to 2024. He managed 143 matches for the Blaugrana, winning 91, drawing 23, and suffering 29 defeats.
Reminder: The official announcement will be made next week. Real Madrid to pay €7 million for appointing new head coach
