Liga Portugal

'Certainly not!' – Jose Mourinho warned he won't get a hero's welcome at Porto as president and former protege Andre-Villas Boas reveals message from new Benfica boss

Porto president and Jose Mourinho's former assistant Andre Villas-Boas has spoken about the reception waiting for the Portuguese manager when he arrives at Dragao with his new side Benfica. The Porto supremo has also revealed the messages which were interchanged between him and Mourinho after the latter's decision to return to the Primiera Liga.

Jose Mourinho insists he has not rejoined Benfica 'to wage war' on Porto after 'infuriating' his former club's fanbase with unveiling comments

Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to cool tensions with Porto fans after sparking anger with his unveiling comments at Benfica. The 62-year-old Portuguese coach, who began his career with the Lisbon giants in 2000, stressed that his return is not about 'waging war' on Porto or Sporting, despite admitting he expects a frosty reception when Benfica visit the Dragao in October.