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José Mourinho set to return to Real Madrid if Pérez wins election

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:32 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

José Mourinho set to return to Real Madrid if Pérez wins election

Summary

José Mourinho is poised to take over as coach of Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez succeeds in the presidential election scheduled for June 7. This would mark Mourinho's return to the club after 13 years since he last managed the team from 2010 to 2013. Pérez's election is crucial, as he confirmed Mourinho's appointment contingent on his victory over rival candidate Enrique Riquelme. Mourinho previously secured three titles with Real, including a La Liga triumph in 2012. He finished his tenure with notable Champions League runs but fell short of further European success.

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•Pérez must win the June 7 election for Mourinho's appointment.
•Mourinho managed Real from 2010 to 2013.
•He won La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup at Real.
•Mourinho's last position was with Benfica, who ended the season without titles.

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8:32 PMYahoo Sports — ⚠️ José Mourinho to take over at Real Madrid if Pérez is re-elected

What they're saying

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The "Special One" will be Real Madrid’s new coach.But there is one "detail" that needs to be resolved before he can actually sign a contract.Florentino Pérez needs to win the presidential election ...
— Yahoo Sports

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