Portuguese press reports revealed that the management of Benfica, led by President Rui Costa, has decided not to rush the renewal of coach José Mourinho's contract, despite the pressures and calls to settle the matter early.

According to the Record newspaper, Mourinho has expressed a clear desire to extend his contract, but the club's management does not consider it a priority at the moment, preferring to postpone any official steps until after the end of the season to evaluate the situation comprehensively.

The reports also indicated that Rui Costa does not oppose Mourinho's continuation, but plans to keep him at least for the next season. However, they are not entering advanced negotiations at the moment, as the management wishes to tie the final decision to the team's results and performance during the remainder of the season.

It is noted that Mourinho had signed a contract with Benfica extending until 2027, with clauses allowing for reassessment, which makes his future open to several possibilities, especially with ongoing rumors about interest from other clubs and national teams in his services.