Real Madrid Turn to Mourinho Again in Bid to End Trophy Drought with 3-Year Contract
Mourinho returns after 13 years to steady a squad that has gone two straight seasons without a major trophy, club officials said.
- On Thursday, Real Madrid appointed 63-year-old Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year deal, marking his return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away. He will officially join on July 13, when preseason begins.
- Following two consecutive seasons without a major trophy, the club hired Mourinho to replace Alvaro Arbeloa. Madrid finished behind domestic rival Barcelona, prompting president Florentino Perez to seek a new direction.
- The appointment costs €15 million , Benfica confirmed. Mourinho, who previously labeled himself a "special one" while dominating the English top flight, brings a reputation for managing dressing room egos.
- Mourinho faces the challenge of balancing star players Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham. Previous coaches could not deploy these talents together without destabilizing the team.
- During his previous tenure from 2010 to 2013, the coach won La Liga and the Copa del Rey during an intense rivalry with Pep Guardiola's Barcelona. His return signals a push back to European elite status.
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Real Madrid, in a renewed crisis, makes official announcement: Mourinho returns after 13 years... Contract until June 2029. OSEN = Reporter Lee In-hwan. Ultimately, the card Real Madrid played again was Jose Mourinho. Real Madrid announced the appointment of Manager Mourinho through the club's official channels on the 12th (KST). The club...
The 63-year-old coach returns to the Merengue institution to replace Álvaro Arbeloa. The Portuguese firm until 2029 as the most expensive technician in the history of the club.
LaLiga: Real Madrid confirm date Mourinho will officially join club
Real Madrid have confirmed that Jose Mourinho will officially become their new manager on July 13. That is the date the Laliga club will begin their preseason preparations ahead of the 2026/2027 campaign. Benfica will receive a €15m compensation fee for the 63-year-old. “The Board of Directors of Real Madrid C.F., meeting today, Thursday, June 11, and chaired by Florentino Pérez, has agreed to appoint José Mourinho as first-team coach for the ne…
Real Madrid turn to Mourinho again in bid to end trophy drought with 3-year contract
Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid as head coach on a three-year contract, marking a sensational comeback to the Spanish club 13 years after his first spell. The Portuguese veteran replaces Alvaro Arbeloa following a second straight trophyless season and is charged with restoring Madrid’s dominance while managing a star-studded squad.
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