LISBON, Portugal (AP) — José Mourinho is about to coach in Portugal again, two decades later.

Benfica said on Thursday it expected to finalize negotiations with Mourinho “soon.”

The club notified the Lisbon stock exchange that “negotiations are underway” and it “expects them to be concluded soon.”

Portuguese media said the club was set to reach a two-year deal with Mourinho, who has not coached in his home country since leading rival Porto to the Champions League title in 2004.

Mourinho started his coaching career at Benfica in 2000 but lasted only three months before leaving in a contract dispute.

He will be back in the Champions League after a five-year absence, since a round-of-16 exit while coaching Tottenham in 2020. Mourinho also won the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010

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