Overview
- Real Madrid formally announced the appointment of 63-year-old Portuguese coach José Mourinho on a three-year deal running through June 2029.
- The hiring marks Mourinho’s return to the club after a 13-year absence and follows his most recent season as Benfica’s head coach.
- Mourinho led Real Madrid previously from 2010 to 2013 and won LaLiga and the Copa del Rey during that spell, facts that frame expectations for his second tenure.
- The club did not disclose details about his backroom staff, tactical approach, or planned roster moves in the announcement.
- The appointment signals a clear leadership change that will shape Real Madrid’s short-term transfer strategy and playing style ahead of the next LaLiga season.