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Real Madrid hosts private event, Mourinho and signings not unveiled

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:07 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Real Madrid hosts private event, Mourinho and signings not unveiled

Summary

Real Madrid is opting not to publicly introduce José Mourinho or its new signings this summer. Instead, a private event will be held for players and their families to meet with president Florentino Pérez. This decision aims to shift focus to the upcoming season opener against Espanyol. Real Madrid returned to training on August 15 after defeating Schalke in their final preseason match. They are preparing for their away match against Espanyol on August 19.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid will not hold a press conference for Mourinho or new signings.
•A private event will allow players and families to meet the president.
•The team returns to training on August 15 after a preseason victory.
•Real Madrid's season opener against Espanyol is scheduled for August 19.

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5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid will not unveil Mourinho, new signings this summer -report

What they're saying

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Real Madrid have decided not to unveil neither José Mourinho nor this summer’s signings and will host a private event behind closed doors where the players and their families will meet with president Florentino Pérez, according to a report from MARCA. That way, the club will not hold an introductory press conference for Mourinho or […]
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