Ruben Amorim could soon return to management only months after his disastrous spell at Manchester United ended.
The Portuguese coach lost his job at Old Trafford in January after a difficult campaign in England.
Manchester United struggled badly under Amorim and dropped down the Premier League table during his short spell in charge.
The 41-year-old managed only 25 wins in 63 matches and suffered 23 defeats before the club dismissed him.
His situation worsened after publicly criticising senior figures at Manchester United following the draw against Leeds earlier this year.
Since then, Amorim stayed away from football while several clubs monitored his situation. Meanwhile, major changes are now developing in Portugal.
Jose Mourinho looks increasingly close to leaving Benfica after reportedly agreeing to a return to Real Madrid.
Despite completing an unbeaten league campaign, Mourinho only guided Benfica to third place and missed Champions League qualification.
That disappointing finish increased pressure around the club and forced Benfica president Rui Costa to search for a new manager.
Now, according to The Sun, Benfica are preparing to appoint Ruben Amorim as Mourinho’s replacement.
The report claims Costa remains a huge admirer of the former Manchester United manager despite his struggles in England. Amorim also shares a long history with Benfica.
The Portuguese coach played for the club during Costa’s spell as sporting director before retiring in 2017.
However, Amorim later built his managerial reputation with Benfica’s biggest rivals, Sporting Lisbon. He guided Sporting to two league titles between 2021 and 2024, and also won the Portuguese
Barring a late change, Amorim now looks set for a dramatic return to Benfica as he attempts to revive his managerial career after his difficult experience at Old Trafford.
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