Silvino Louro, the former goalkeeping coach who worked under Jose Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United, has died at the age of 67
Felix Keith and Jack Staplehurst Sports Content Editor
08:11, 21 Mar 2026Updated 08:11, 21 Mar 2026
Jose Mourinho (C) looks on next to his assistants Rui Faria (L) and Silvino Louro
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Jose Mourinho worked alongside Silvino Louro for years(Image: Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho has shared a heartfelt tribute to Silvino Louro, his long-time colleague who sadly passed away at the age of 67. Louro served as a goalkeeping coach under Mourinho and there was a flood of tributes following the announcement of his death on Thursday evening.
Louro was a constant presence alongside Mourinho during his tenures at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Manchester United. As such, he played a part in some of the Portuguese manager's most notable triumphs.
A former goalkeeper for Benfica, Louro worked with some of the most renowned goalkeepers in contemporary football, including David De Gea, Petr Cech and Iker Casillas.
His contributions were widely praised and Mourinho has posted a moving message on Instagram, accompanied by a series of black and white photos of the pair.
His post read: "Now I cry, but I'll be able to laugh, laugh a lot, talk about you, remember every moment. In the Mourinho family you are loved and you'll stay alive. I'll continue to listen to you before each game 'bro it's going to be fine'. Rest easy little hands."
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John Terry, Nemanja Matic, Robbie Keane, Antonio Valencia, Sergio Romero and Shay Given were among the former players to respond.
Ex-goalkeeper Julio Cesar commented "Hard to believe", whilst former Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia also reacted.
Cesar played under Louro at Inter Milan, where he spent time between 2008 and 2010. The Brazilian goalkeeper was named UEFA's Best Goalkeeper during their partnership, becoming one of three players to receive that accolade under Louro's guidance, alongside Vitor Baia at Porto and Cech at Chelsea.
Chelsea said in a statement: "Everyone at Chelsea FC is deeply saddened by the passing of our former goalkeeping coach, Silvino Louro. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this difficult time."
United added in their own statement: "In nearly three seasons at United, Louro oversaw a tight-knit goalkeeping group that included David De Gea, Sergio Romero, Sam Johnstone and Joel Pereira.
"The former Benfica stopper was notably part of a Reds squad that lifted three trophies in 2016/17 - the FA Community Shield, League Cup and UEFA Europa League. Our thoughts are with Silvino's family and friends at this difficult time."
Manchester United Football Club technical coach Silvino Louro, left, and manager Jose Mourinho
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Silvino Louro was with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United(Image: Ellis Rua/Getty Images)
Louro enjoyed a distinguished playing career himself, spanning 23 years with Benfica, Porto, Vitoria Setubal, Vitoria Guimaraes, Aves and Salgueiros before hanging up his gloves in 2000 at the age of 41. He earned 23 caps for Portugal.
Benfica said: "Benfica expresses its deepest sorrow over the passing of Silvino. Former goalkeeper of the Club and the National Team, he will forever remain in the memory of Benfica fans as a striking figure of a generation that greatly honoured the badge on their chest.
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"To the family and friends, the Club extends its most heartfelt condolences."