When a big football club decides to refresh its playbook, it’s not just the players who feel it. The people working behind the scenes often get a new look too. At a club like Benfica, known for its deep history, this kind of shake-up draws attention. The latest change making headlines involves Ricardo Lemos.
Lemos, who has been leading the club’s message for its professional football teams, is set to leave. This news was first reported by the newspaper Record. His departure is part of a much wider set of changes happening at the club right now. It’s like a big internal overhaul.
Other key figures are also part of this shift. Lourenço Pereira Coelho has officially left his post. Mário Branco, a new face, is already confirmed to be joining the setup. And Rui Pedro Braz will also be moving on once the current period for player transfers ends.
Lemos, who is 50 years old, has a long history in sports communication. He used to work as a sports journalist. He also served as the communication director for Sp. Braga from 2008 to 2011. This recent stint at Benfica was his second time with the club. He returned in 2022. That was the very first season Roger Schmidt took charge as the team’s coach.