Real Madrid: Re-elected President Florentino Pérez Officiates the Arrival of José Mourinho

Florentino Pérez was re-elected president of Real Madrid on June 7, 2026, with about 64% of the vote in a snap election against Enrique Riquelme, the first two-candidate race since 2006. He immediately confirmed the return of José Mourinho as head coach, currently under contract with Benfica, signing a deal until 2029. Real Madrid will pay a €15 million compensation to Benfica to release the Portuguese manager. Pérez set the goal of winning the 16th Champions League title.