Rui Costa, president of Benfica, publicly admitted he could leave the club if the team fails to win the title this season. This statement comes at a time of great pressure on the sporting direction of the club from Luz.
The president used this same argument as a way to convince some players from the current squad to remain at the club. The promise of continuity or departure was used as a persuasion element to ensure the stability of the working group.
The sporting season has been marked by high expectations from the red-and-white supporters, who yearn for the return to titles after a less positive period in domestic competitions.
