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Real Madrid announces Jose Mourinho as new manager

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Real Madrid announces Jose Mourinho as new manager

Summary

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez announced Jose Mourinho as the new first team manager on June 3 via his X account. This comes as Perez seeks re-election on June 7, where he faces Enrique Riquelme. The announcement coincided with Riquelme's appearance on Spanish television. Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid in the early 2010s, and he is expected to take on the challenges posed by rival teams, particularly FC Barcelona. Perez promised to unveil the club's first major signing soon, adding to the anticipation surrounding the managerial change.

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By the Numbers

•Jose Mourinho returns as Real Madrid's manager.
•Announcement made by Florentino Perez on June 3.
•Perez seeks re-election on June 7 against Enrique Riquelme.
•Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013.
•Perez plans to reveal a key signing soon.

Latest Updates

6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Florentino Perez officially announces Jose Mourinho as his manager for Real Madrid
8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid President Perez Announces Jose Mourinho As New Manager

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Wednesday was a massive day in Real Madrid’s presidential elections, with both Enrique Riquelme and Florentino Perez making major announcements.The drama, however, peaked when Perez dropped a bomb j...
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