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Jose Mourinho Agrees to 2-Year Deal to Coach Real Madrid
- Jose Mourinho is reportedly set to return as Real Madrid head coach, 13 years after his initial departure from the Spanish giants. The 63-year-old Portuguese manager will replace Alvaro Arbeloa, who stepped in after Xabi Alonso was sacked in January.
- Mourinho's return follows his appointment as Benfica manager last September, guiding the Portuguese club to an unbeaten third-place finish. A modest release clause in his Benfica contract facilitated his swift exit to Spain.
- Florentino Perez, Real Madrid president, faced increasing scrutiny after two trophy-less seasons, prompting protests during a recent 2-0 Liga victory over Oviedo. The club aims to reclaim Champions League prominence after quarter-final exits to Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
- Xabi Alonso was appointed Chelsea manager on Sunday, triggering the managerial reshuffle. Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid interim coach after Alonso was sacked in January, now cedes his position to Mourinho.
- Mourinho previously secured a Liga title between 2010 and 2013, notably the first team to reach 100 points, and won the Copa del Rey. He now spearheads a renewed challenge against Barcelona, who have claimed three of the last four titles.
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Thirteen years after his departure, José Mourinho is very close to finding the bench of Real Madrid, with an agreement already tied behind the scenes and an officialisation expected after the last day of Liga.
Jose Mourinho is returning to the Spanish capital, reportedly signing a two-year contract with the club.
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