The former Chelsea boss has been out of work for over a month.
Jose Mourinho has agreed a two year contract to become the new manager of Benfica.
The former Chelsea boss is out of work after being sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce last month.
Mourinho previously managed Benfica for a period in 2000.

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