Mourinho signs three-year contract as Real Madrid head coach
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jose Mourinho was officially presented as Real Madrid's new head coach on August 18, 2026, at Real Madrid City. The event saw club president Florentino Pérez welcome Mourinho back, where he signed a contract through June 30, 2029. Mourinho had already been leading training sessions with the team prior to the formal announcement. The presentation included traditional gifts, such as a miniature Bernabéu stadium and a personalized shirt. Honorary president José Martínez 'Pirri' also attended the ceremony, marking the beginning of Mourinho's new chapter with the club.
- •Mourinho presented as Real Madrid's head coach on August 18, 2026.
- •He signed a contract lasting until June 30, 2029.
- •The announcement occurred at Real Madrid City.
- •Florentino Pérez hosted the presentation ceremony.
- •Mourinho received a scale replica of the Bernabéu as a gift.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — 🥹 I’m one of you: Mourinho emotional at his unveiling
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho’s first words after Real Madrid presentation: ‘It’s like coming home, even better than first time’
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho unveiled, Real Madrid share his grand reveal 🎥
"Jose Mourinho became the first to take part in Real Madrid’s official presentation of their new signings this summer. As already reported, the Merengues have decided to do away with grand presentati...
"Real Madrid has officially announced the presentation of José Mourinho as the new head coach of the first team. Although the Portuguese manager had already spent several weeks leading the squad’s t...
"José Mourinho has put on white again. The Portuguese coach has been officially unveiled as Real Madrid’s new manager in an event full of anticipation in front of the media. In his first words afte...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:03 PM🥹 I’m one of you: Mourinho emotional at his unveiling
José Mourinho has put on white again. The Portuguese coach has been officially unveiled as Real Madrid’s new manager in an event full of anticipation in front of the media. In his first words afte...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:45 PMMourinho’s first words after Real Madrid presentation: ‘It’s like coming home, even better than first time’
Jose Mourinho became the first to take part in Real Madrid’s official presentation of their new signings this summer. As already reported, the Merengues have decided to do away with grand presentati...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:07 PMMourinho unveiled, Real Madrid share his grand reveal 🎥
Real Madrid has officially announced the presentation of José Mourinho as the new head coach of the first team. Although the Portuguese manager had already spent several weeks leading the squad’s t...
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