Bruno Lage has been appointed head coach of Benfica, signing a two-year contract at the Estádio da Luz.
The 48-year-old returns to the club he led to the championship in 2018/19, replacing Roger Schmidt who was sacked following the 1-1 draw against Moreirense last week. Tom Kundert reports from the Portuguese capital.
Lage’s managerial history
After several years coaching Benfica’s youth teams and B-team, Lage was appointed manager of Benfica’s senior team in January 2019, replacing Rui Vitória.