Spanish giants Real Madrid have appointed Jose Mourinho as the club’s new head coach on a three-year deal, marking a sensational return for the Portuguese veteran to the Spanish capital 13 years after his first spell.
The 63-year-old replaces Alvaro Arbeloa after Madrid endured a second consecutive season without a major trophy, finishing behind arch-rivals Barcelona in domestic competition.
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In an official statement, the 15-time European champions confirmed the appointment.
“Real Madrid have agreed to appoint Jose Mourinho as the first team’s head coach for the next three seasons, until June 30, 2029,” the club said.
“Jose Mourinho will join Real Madrid on July 13, the day preseason begins.”
Mourinho returns to familiar ground
Mourinho arrives from Benfica, where the Lisbon club completed an unbeaten league campaign but ultimately finished third in the table.
Benfica confirmed that Real
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