Benfica announced that Jorge Jesus have parted ways with the club and the search for a new manager has begun.
It was reported earlier that the former Benfica manager will make the switch to rivals Sporting Lisbon, despite winning three league titles since arriving at the club in 2009.
The 60-year-old Portugese have broken down on a number of occasions and his contract will officially expire at the end of the month.
In a statement to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission, Benfica revealed that negotiations were now "closed regarding a possible renewal of the contract that end on June 30, 2015".
"As a result, Benfica have begun preliminary talks on the potential candidates to replace the head coach," the club statement confirmed.
Sporting finished nine points behind champions Benfica in third place this season.
In a statement to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission, Benfica revealed that negotiations were now "closed regarding a possible renewal of the contract that end on June 30, 2015".
"As a result, Benfica have begun preliminary talks on the potential candidates to replace the head coach," the club statement confirmed.
Sporting finished nine points behind champions Benfica in third place this season.
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