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Real Madrid grants Jose Mourinho total control at the club

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Real Madrid grants Jose Mourinho total control at the club

Summary

Real Madrid is reported to have given Jose Mourinho total control of club operations as of August 14, 2026. His influence is evident in transfer strategies, daily management, and training methodologies. Mourinho's requests for authority over player recruitment and an organized environment have been implemented since his return., he is closely involved in the academy, selecting specific players to join the first team, while overseeing rigorous training sessions. His coaching staff now includes familiar faces and new additions, indicating a strategic reshaping of the team dynamics and structure.

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•Mourinho returned to Real Madrid in May 2026.
•He has authority over player transfers and academy integration.
•Training has intensified, including double sessions.
•His staff features both familiar faces and new personnel.
•Mourinho is implementing organizational changes at the club.

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What they're saying

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Back in May, when the possibility of Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid became increasingly serious, the Portuguese made two requests: a voice in transfers and respect for the established hierarc...
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