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Pérez vows to bring back Mourinho if re-elected at Real Madrid

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:01 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Pérez vows to bring back Mourinho if re-elected at Real Madrid

Summary

Florentino Pérez announced that José Mourinho would return as manager of Real Madrid if he wins the club's presidential election on June 7. The current president confirmed this through a social media campaign video featuring Mourinho, who expressed his support. Pérez is campaigning against entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme, marking the first contested election in 20 years for the club. This announcement comes as Madrid seeks a resurgence after two seasons without major titles.

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Status Watch

•Mourinho confirms return in support video.
•Pérez faces challenger Enrique Riquelme.
•Madrid has not won major silverware in two seasons.
•Election for club president scheduled for June 7.

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10:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Pérez confirms Mourinho will return to Real Madrid if he is re-elected president

What they're saying

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Rival Enrique Riquelme promises Rodri and Haaland Madrid without major silverware in last two seasons José Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez wins the club’s presidential election on Sunday, the sitting president confirmed on Wednesday as he campaigns for another term at the helm. Pérez, facing the renewable energy entrepreneur Enrique Riquelme in the club’s first contested election for 20 years, delivered the campaign announcement through his social media channels with a short video featuring Mourinho saying simply: “Yes!” Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Reuters

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