Real Madrid Mourinho return is now official after the Spanish giants confirmed Jose Mourinho as their new head coach on a three-year deal, marking a high-profile comeback to the Santiago Bernabeu more than a decade after his first spell at the club. The Real Madrid Mourinho return agreement has already been reached, although his official unveiling will take place after the club’s presidential election scheduled for 7 June.
Mourinho, 63, departs Benfica after taking charge of the Portuguese side in September and guiding them to a third-place finish in the Primeira Liga this season. His return to Madrid comes after years of managing some of Europe’s top clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Roma, and Fenerbahce.
During his first stint at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, Mourinho enjoyed significant success, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. He is now expected to take over a squad that endured a disappointing season, finishing the 2025–26 campaign without a single trophy.
Madrid’s struggles included a Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich and a domestic league title loss to Barcelona, who secured the La Liga crown after a decisive El Clasico victory. The club’s previous managerial changes, including the brief tenure of Alvaro Arbeloa, failed to stabilize performance.
The Real Madrid Mourinho return is seen as an effort to restore dominance in both Spanish and European football. Mourinho’s recent achievements include winning the Europa League, EFL Cup, and Community Shield with Manchester United, as well as guiding Roma to Europa Conference League glory in 2022.
Real Madrid now hope his experience and winning mentality will bring stability, trophies, and a return to European supremacy.
