Jose Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid in Understated Ceremony
· Sports · Al Jazeera, BBC Sport, Indian Express
Real Madrid has officially appointed Jose Mourinho as manager, signing a contract that runs until June 2029. The club held a closed-door ceremony at their training centre, Ciudad Real Madrid, featuring club President Florentino Perez and honorary President Jose Martinez Pirri. Mourinho, who previously managed the club from 2010 to 2013, began working with the squad during the preseason on July 10. The club has bolstered its roster with several new signings, including Yan Diomande, Marc Cucurella, and Bernardo Silva, following two years without a trophy.
Why it matters
Mourinho's return marks a significant leadership shift for Real Madrid as the club attempts to end a two-year trophy drought under increased fan scrutiny.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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