José Mourinho has officially been appointed as the head coach of Real Madrid, according to an announcement from the club’s official website. The 63-year-old Portuguese manager has signed a contract that will keep him at the helm until June 30, 2029, taking over from Álvaro Arbeloa, who led the team since January 2026.
Mourinho is set to join Real Madrid on July 13, coinciding with the start of the pre-season preparations. This marks his return to the club, where he previously managed from 2010 to 2013, during which he secured the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España.
In the last season, Mourinho was with Benfica, where he coached Ukrainian players Anatoliy Trubin and Heorhiy Sudakov. Under his guidance, the team went unbeaten in the Primeira Liga but finished in third place. His contract with Benfica was slated to run until June 2027, but the Lisbon club agreed to release him for a compensation fee of €15 million.
Throughout his career, Mourinho has also managed notable clubs such as Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Manchester United, Tottenham, Roma, and Fenerbahçe. He has won the UEFA Champions League twice, with Porto and Inter, and has claimed league titles in Portugal, England, and Italy.
José Mourinho has been appointed head coach of Real Madrid, returning to the club after previously leading them from 2010 to 2013. He replaces Álvaro Arbeloa and will begin his tenure on July 13, 2023.