Ruben Amorim, for his first role after Manchester United, And fulham Both are being drawn into an increasingly tense situation at Benfica. After a disastrous season the pressure on the club's next manager is rapidly increasing.
At its center are Ruben Amorim and Marco Silva.
Just a few days ago, Benfica's interest in Amorim still seemed speculative. The former Manchester United manager has kept his identity hidden since leaving Old Trafford in January, rejecting contacts and even starting Shaping plans for a potential sabbatical year After the intensity of recent seasons.
Meanwhile, Marco Silva was seen as a serious option inside Benfica. Recently we have discussed much of what has been said in Portugal About his situation. But the latest news from the local press shows The picture is becoming clear.
Rui Costa is working hard for the first Amorim
according to morning mailBenfica president Rui Costa has personally taken charge of the negotiations. He is trying to convince Ruben Amorim to replace Jose Mourinho.
The report claims Amorim has already rejected an initial approach from Benfica. Still, Rui Costa is refusing to go away.
Instead, the Benfica president has launched what has been described as a last-ditch effort, trying to convince Amorim emotionally and financially.
Rui Costa reportedly believes that Amorim's lifelong association with Benfica (he came through the club's academy system and made 157 appearances for the club between 2008 and 2017) is important. Furthermore, his leadership profile and communication skills make him the ideal person to rebuild unity around the club.
Now that the environment around Rui Costa has become increasingly hostile, Amorim is viewed as internally This appointment is most capable of pacifying supporters.
Fulham and Marco Silva waiting in the background
Fulham manager Marco Silva, meanwhile, remains heavily involved in Benfica's thinking.
Correiro da Manha reports that Benfica will only move fully towards Marco Silva if every attempt to land Amorim has previously failed. In other words, the former Manchester United boss is clearly a priority.
Marco Silva's contract with Fulham is about to expire. But Benfica will not be able to formalize any move before Fulham's final Premier League match of the season on May 24.
This creates a strange overlap. Benfica are trying to intensify discussions around Amorim while keeping Marco Silva in the background as a live option.
Everything is expected to accelerate with Mourinho's exit
The expectation in Portugal is that events will now move forward rapidly.
Despite Rui Costa recently trying to renew his contract, Jose Mourinho's move to Real Madrid looks inevitable. Once Mourinho's departure becomes official, Benfica will be under immediate pressure to produce a successor.
That's why Rui Costa is working so hard now. And meIt puts Manchester United and Fulham right in the middle of one of Portugal's biggest managerial stories heading into the summer.
