Real Madrid officially names José Mourinho new coach

Real Madrid officially announced the appointment of José Mourinho as head coach for three seasons, starting on July 13, 2026. The 63-year-old Portuguese leaves Benfica Lisbon, with Madrid paying €15 million for his release. Mourinho returns to the Bernabéu thirteen years after his first stint, where he won a La Liga and a Copa del Rey. He takes over a team that has not won a major trophy in two seasons, following the dismissal of Xabi Alonso and the interim of Álvaro Arbeloa.