Man Utd issue statement after former coach Jose Mourinho hired dies aged 67Silvino Louro, who followed Jose Mourinho as his goalkeeping coach for almost 20 years, has died at the age of 67 with tributes pouring in from the likes of Manchester United and Real MadridView 2 Images Former coach Silvino Louro has died at the age of 67One of Jose Mourinho's long-term backroom staff members, Silvino Louro, has died aged 67 after reportedly succumbing to a long-term illness. ‌Louro was Mourinho's trusted goalkeeping coach and followed the Special One for two decades, including during his most successful periods. ‌It means he helped put the likes of Petr Cech, Iker Casillas and David de Gea through their paces. View 2 Images Silvino Louro worked under Jose Mourinho at the likes of Man Utd, Real Madrid and ChelseaPorto reached the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday night with a 2-0 win over Stuttgart. Article continues belowBenfica wrote in a statement: “Sport Lisboa and Benfica expresses its deepest sorrow over the passing of Silvino.

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2026 15:25 UTC