Benfica and Jorge Jesus terminate contract by mutual agreement

Sport Lisboa e Benfica informs that, by mutual agreement between the parties, Jorge Jesus is no longer Benfica's coach.

Sport Lisboa e Benfica SAD thanks Jorge Jesus for all the work done over the last year and a half and wishes him all the best for the future. The club also adds that it will fulfill all contractual obligations until the end of the existing employment relationship or until Jorge Jesus and his coaching staff make a new professional commitment.

Nélson Veríssimo takes over today as head coach of Benfica's first team until the end of the season.