Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he would love the chance to coach Chelsea winger Pedro Neto at the Portuguese giants.

Mourinho remarked during his pre-match press conference ahead of Benfica’s Champions League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.

The 62-year-old described Neto as one of the finest wide players in the game today.

“Pedro Neto is one of the best wingers in the world,” Mourinho said.
“Roberto [Martinez] at the [Portugal] national team is very privileged because he has not only Pedro Neto but four or five players of that profile.
At Benfica we don’t have as many. Of course, I would like Pedro Neto, but he is playing in a much different reality from ours, especially financially.”

The Benfica coach also wished the Chelsea star a long, injury-free career and expressed gratitude for Neto’s kind words about him.

Neto Praises Mourinho

Speaking earlier, the 25-year-old Portuguese international praised Mourinho for paving the way for players from Portugal to shine on the global stage.

Neto described Mourinho as a legend of the game and added that it would be a privilege for him to one day play under the veteran manager.