Real Madrid announces Jose Mourinho as new manager

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Real Madrid announces Jose Mourinho as new manager
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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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  • 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.
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez used his X account to announce Jose Mourinho as the new manager of the first team.

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