BREAKING: Real Madrid reappoint Mourinho as Head Coach
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Mourinho's return marks his second spell in charge of Real Madrid, having previously managed the club between 2010 and 2013. During that period, he helped restore Los Blancos as a dominant force in Spanish football, winning the Copa del Rey in 2011, the La Liga title in 2012 and the Spanish Super Cup later that year.
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Real Madrid have officially announced the return of José Mourinho as the club’s head coach, ending weeks of speculation and ushering in a new era at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The Spanish giants confirmed on Thursday that their Board of Directors, chaired by club president Florentino Pérez, approved Mourinho’s appointment on a three-year contract that will run until June 30, 2029.
The Portuguese tactician is scheduled to begin work on July 13 when the club’s pre-season preparations commence.
Mourinho’s return marks his second spell in charge of Real Madrid, having previously managed the club between 2010 and 2013. During that period, he helped restore Los Blancos as a dominant force in Spanish football, winning the Copa del Rey in 2011, the La Liga title in 2012 and the Spanish Super Cup later that year.
His 2011-12 side remains one of the most celebrated teams in the club’s modern history, winning La Liga with a record 100 points and scoring an unprecedented 121 league goals. The campaign ended Barcelona’s domestic dominance and established several records in Spanish football.
Beyond his achievements in Madrid, Mourinho arrives with one of the most decorated managerial résumés in world football.
Nicknamed “The Special One,” the 63-year-old has won league titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain, while also capturing two UEFA Champions League crowns with FC Porto and Inter Milan. His trophy cabinet includes Europa League, UEFA Cup and UEFA Conference League titles, cementing his status as one of football’s most successful managers.
Real Madrid’s decision comes after a difficult period for the club, which has endured two consecutive seasons without a major trophy.
Reports indicated that Pérez, recently re-elected as club president, viewed Mourinho’s return as a key part of plans to restore the club’s dominance both domestically and in Europe.
Mourinho left Benfica earlier this week after Real Madrid moved to secure his services, paving the way for a highly anticipated reunion more than a decade after his departure from the Spanish capital.
The Portuguese coach returns to Madrid with a formidable record from his first tenure, having won 128 of his 178 matches in charge and posting one of the highest win percentages of any permanent manager in the club’s history.
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