According to FootMercato, Mourinho’s contract with Benfica runs until the end of the 2026/27 season.

However, both parties hold the option to terminate it earlier after two years. Labeled as “strategic leeway,” this clause allows either Mourinho or Benfica to break the deal within 10 days after the final game of the season.

Mourinho’s Benfica contract effectively guarantees two years but with the flexibility of just one. Both parties can use the first year to see how it goes before deciding whether to continue into the second and beyond. It highlights that neither the coach nor the club have ruled out the possibility of things not working out

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