Jorge Jesus quits Benfica

The two parties have failed to agree terms over a
new deal and the 60-year-old is now being tipped
to take charge of rivals Sporting Lisbon
Primeira Liga champions Benfica have confirmed
that they have begun searching for a new coach
after ending negotiations with current boss Jorge
Jesus over a contract extension.
The 60-year-
old has won three titles and five
league cups with the club since arriving at the
Estadio da Luz in 2009, but the two parties failed
to agree terms on a new deal, meaning the
Portuguese will become a free agent at the end of
the month.
In a statement to the Portuguese Securities Market
Commission, Benfica confirmed that talks were
now "closed regarding a possible renewal of the
contract that end on June 30, 2015".
The announcement added: "As a result, Benfica
have begun preliminary talks on the potential
candidates to replace the head coach."
Benfica's announcement comes after reports in