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José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with reduced salary package

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:22 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with reduced salary package

Summary

José Mourinho has been appointed as the new manager of Real Madrid, returning to the club where he previously coached from 2010 to 2013. Officially confirmed by Benfica, Mourinho's contract was bought out for approximately 15 million euros. His new terms reportedly pay him around twelve million euros per season, significantly lower than the 16 to 18 million euros he earned at Benfica. This follows the departure of Álvaro Arbeloa, who took over last season following the dismissal of Xabi Alonso. Mourinho's appointment aims to bring a new direction to Real Madrid, with fans and analysts eager to see how he can elevate the team's performance.

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•Mourinho officially returns to Real Madrid after coaching at Benfica.
•Real bought out his contract from Benfica for about 15 million euros.
•He reportedly earns around twelve million euros per season in the new deal.
•Mourinho succeeds Álvaro Arbeloa as head coach of the team.
•His previous stint at Madrid saw considerable success from 2010 to 2013.

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9:22 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Lower wages than at Benfica! Mourinho signs for Real

What they're saying

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The sparrows had been chirping it from the rooftops for quite some time, and now Benfica have made it official: José Mourinho is returning to Madrid and will be the new old coach of Los Blancos.Re-el...
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