The 8th dismissal? Mourinho might be terminated one year early, coaching Benfica and catching internal troublemakers again.

Since Benfica drew 1-1 with relegation-threatened Casa Pia in the 28th round of the Portuguese league, Mourinho once again faces the inevitable fate of being fired. Benfica dropped points against a relegation team, and after the match Mourinho blamed the players, stating he would no longer use certain individuals—a familiar pattern of hunting internal saboteurs. Mourinho also indicated that Benfica had long fallen behind in the title race and had even lost control in the battle for second place. Once Mourinho's remarks were made public, his "honeymoon period" with Benfica would not last more than one season.

According to the latest report from Portuguese media "Record," Mourinho hopes to renew his contract with Benfica, but he is well aware that the team's poor results and lack of tactical support to improve squad strength make departure at the end of the season highly likely.

It is reported that Mourinho's contract with Benfica runs until 2027, but within ten days after this season ends, both parties have the right to negotiate a termination at relatively low cost. It appears Benfica had a backup plan when inviting Mourinho mid-season, given his recent coaching performance and reputation have been poor. Benfica executives like Rui Costa are actively preparing for next season and have not put renewing Mourinho's contract on the agenda. Unless something unexpected happens, Benfica will dismiss Mourinho within ten days after this season concludes, marking the eighth dismissal in Mourinho's coaching career.He has previously been fired by clubs seven times, including Chelsea twice, Real Madrid once, Manchester United once, Tottenham once, Roma once, and Fenerbahçe once.Mourinho's coaching career saw him leave "unscathed" only at Porto and Inter Milan. Mourinho is also the coach who has received the most termination compensation in football history, far ahead of others.