Rui Costa, current president of Benfica, was present at the centenary celebrations of Fiorentina, the Italian club where he played for most of his sporting career. The presence of the former midfielder was marked by a visit to former teammates and contact with the Italian club's management.
On the occasion, Rui Costa was questioned about a possible return to Fiorentina, this time as president, in a challenge placed by the Italian club's management. The technical team and management of Fiorentina expressed interest in once again counting on the Portuguese.
In response to the challenge, Rui Costa was clear and direct, stating that he is president of the most important club in Portugal. This statement reaffirmed his commitment to Benfica, where he has held the presidency since 2021, succeeding Luís Filipe Vieira.
Rui Costa's trip to Florence is part of the centenary celebrations of Fiorentina, the club the Portuguese represented between 1994 and 2001, a period during which he became a legend of Italian football and built a strong emotional connection with the club and its fans.
