Real Madrid appoints José Mourinho as head coach until 2029

Real Madrid has officially appointed José Mourinho as their new head coach, signing the Portuguese manager for the next three seasons. The 63-year-old tactician returns to the club where he previously managed between 2010 and 2013, a period that saw him secure a Copa del Rey in 2011 and a La Liga title in 2012.

Mourinho, widely regarded as one of football's greatest managers, takes the helm of a club that has gone two seasons without a major trophy. He succeeds Alvaro Arbeloa, who had stepped in as interim coach in January following the departure of Xabi Alonso. Mourinho is scheduled to begin his new role on July 13, as stated in a club announcement.

His previous coaching stints include successful periods with FC Porto, Chelsea, and Inter Milan. Most recently, he managed Portuguese club Benfica since September 2025. Benfica had announced earlier in the week that Real Madrid had "formalized its intention to hire José Mourinho for an amount of 15 million euros," and that the coach had accepted the offer.

During his first tenure at Real Madrid, Mourinho's achievements included winning the Spanish league title and the Copa del Rey. Club president Florentino Pérez, recently re-elected, reportedly made securing Mourinho a top priority, believing the manager laid the groundwork for the club's subsequent decade of success, which included six Champions League titles.