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Real Madrid presents José Mourinho at closed-door ceremony

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:47 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Real Madrid presents José Mourinho at closed-door ceremony

Summary

José Mourinho was officially presented as Real Madrid's head coach on August 18, 2026, in a closed ceremony at the club's headquarters. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez welcomed Mourinho, who expressed his connection to the team in a video message. The coach's contract runs for three seasons, until June 30, 2029. Mourinho's return follows a revamp at the club after two seasons without major titles. He has replaced Álvaro Arbeloa and joins several new signings, including Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva. The team looks to challenge Barcelona for the La Liga title with key players such as Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.

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•Mourinho rejoined Real Madrid after coaching from 2010-2013.
•The presentation was only accessible via Real Madrid TV and social media.
•New signings include players like Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries.
•Madrid finished two seasons without a major trophy before this change.
•The team aims to thwart Barcelona's quest for a third consecutive La Liga title.

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2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid officially presents José Mourinho in a closed-door ceremony

What they're saying

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The event took place at the club's headquarters in Madrid, with president Florentino Pérez welcoming the coach. The only images of the presentation were provided by Real Madrid TV and the club's website and social media accounts. “I'm one of you,” Mourinho said in a message to fans in a video released by the club.
— Yahoo Sportsby TALES AZZONI

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