José Mourinho Departs Benfica; Sporting Active, Porto Completes Sale

Monday 18 May marked the launch of the 11th season of "Mercado Flash", focusing on recent upheavals at Benfica. José Mourinho will depart the club, and a successor has already been earmarked. The coaching change adds to Benfica's unsettled summer, with the club preparing to appoint a new manager before the next campaign. The unnamed candidate is already being discussed within the organization. Sporting CP is described as very active in the transfer market ahead of the upcoming season. The club is reportedly pursuing several moves to strengthen its squad. FC Porto, by contrast, has already completed the sale of a player, signaling a different approach to squad building. The transaction marks the club's first confirmed outbound deal of the window. On the international front, Portuguese midfielder Fábio Vieira is highlighted as a notable name in transfer discussions. His potential move is generating interest across Europe. Barcelona announced the renewal of head coach Hansi Flick's contract, extending it until 2028. The extension secures the German manager for the next several seasons.