Mourinho Named Real Madrid Coach on Three-Year Deal
The 63-year-old returns after 13 years away as Madrid seeks to end a second straight trophyless season and steady a star-filled squad.
- On Thursday, Real Madrid appointed José Mourinho as first-team head coach on a three-season deal running until June 30, 2029, with the 63-year-old joining preseason on July 13.
- Real Madrid president Florentino Perez appointed Mourinho to replace Alvaro Arbeloa after the club finished a second consecutive season without a major trophy, trailing Barcelona.
- Benfica confirmed Wednesday that Madrid paid €15 million to release the Portuguese coach; Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey.
- Known for his iron-fisted management style, Mourinho must control a dressing room that struggled with internal conflicts last season, including a row between Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni requiring hospital treatment.
- While Mourinho won the Conference League with Roma in 2022, his recent record contrasts sharply with his 2005–2006 dominance at Chelsea, raising questions about replicating past success at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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José Mourinho still lacks one piece to confirm. The Portuguese technician has long defined the main nucleus that will accompany him in his second stage at the head of Real Madrid, although he left a free square to incorporate it later.
Jose Mourinho Announced as New Real Madrid Head Coach Until 2029 | ⚽ LatestLY
Real Madrid have officially announced Jose Mourinho as their new head coach, signing a three-year deal until June 30, 2029. The 63-year-old 'Special One' returns to the Bernabéu 13 years after his first spell, replacing Álvaro Arbeloa. His second tenure, starting July 13, 2026, aims to end the club's two-season major trophy drought following President. ⚽ Jose Mourinho Announced as New Real Madrid Head Coach Until 2029.
José Mourinho is back at Real Madrid. Real Madrid officially announced on Thursday, June 11, the return of José Mourinho to the Madrid bench. The 63-year-old Portuguese manager has signed a three-year contract, tying him to the club until June 30, 2029. He will join the squad on July 13, the start of pre-season training. This three-year contract until 2029 marks a return to his roots for Mourinho, who previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 …
New coach of Real Madrid will be the Portuguese José Mourinho.
Former Benfica manager Jose Mourinho (Portugal) is resuming his partnership with Real Madrid of the Spanish La Liga. Real Madrid announced on the 12th (Korean time) through its official channels, “The Real Madrid board of directors, chaired by President Florentino Pérez, agreed at today’s meeting to appoint Mourinho as the first-team manager for the next three seasons.”
The Portuguese coach arrives at the Spanish club on July 13, the beginning of the pre-season, to replace Álvaro Arbeloa. It is the second passage of Mourinho by the "merenges".
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