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Jose Mourinho takes charge of Real Madrid with fresh approach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Jose Mourinho takes charge of Real Madrid with fresh approach

Summary

Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid this summer after a 13-year absence. The club aims to start a new project after unsuccessful managerial spells with Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa last season. Mourinho's approach is reportedly transformed, focusing on harmony within the squad, contrasting his earlier tenure marked by tension. His rigorous training has begun in Valdebebas, where players are responding to demanding schedules. Fans anticipate how this new direction will unfold.

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Key Details

•Mourinho returns after 13 years at Real Madrid.
•Real Madrid struggled with previous managers last season.
•Mourinho emphasizes teamwork and reduces past aggressiveness.
•Intensive preseason training sessions are already underway.

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1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with a transformed mindset

What they're saying

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After their failed experiments with Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa last season, Real Madrid have now decided to start another new project, this time under the stewardship of a significantly more exper...
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