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Real Madrid confirms re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as coach

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Real Madrid confirms re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as coach

Summary

Real Madrid has officially re-appointed Jose Mourinho as its first team coach, marking his return 13 years after his previous stint. Mourinho, who signs a three-year contract through June 30, 2029, guided Benfica to an unbeaten league campaign last season. His appointment comes after the departure of Alvaro Arbeloa and follows a recent presidential election that confirmed Florentino Perez’s continuation as club president. Mourinho is set to start with the team during pre-season training on July 13.

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Status Watch

•Mourinho signs a three-year deal with Real Madrid.
•He returns after 13 years since his last tenure.
•Florentino Perez confirmed Mourinho's appointment.
•Mourinho coached Benfica to an unbeaten season last year.
•He starts pre-season with Real Madrid on July 13.

Latest Updates

10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho confirmed as new Real Madrid boss
7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid reappoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal
7:11 PMBBC Sport — Real Madrid reappoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal

What they're saying

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Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid as the club’s new head coach.Following the re-election of Florentino Pérez as the club’s president, the long anticipated appointment of Mourinho has now ...
— Yahoo Sports