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UNCOVERED: Real madrid turn to mourinho again in bid to end trophy drought with 3 year contract - The Untold Story

Jose Mourinho Real Madrid Madrid Alvaro Arbeloa Benfica FC Barcelona Florentino Perez Pep Guardiola UEFA Champions League Chelsea
A mural by Italian urban artist Salvatore Benintende aka "TV BOY" depicting Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho is seen in front of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 21, 2026
A mural by Italian urban artist Salvatore Benintende aka "TV BOY" depicting Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho is seen in front of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 21, 2026. © Oscar del Pozo, AFP

Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid as head coach on a three-year contract, marking a sensational comeback to the Spanish club 13 years after his first spell. The Portuguese veteran replaces Alvaro Arbeloa following a second straight trophyless season and is charged with restoring Madrid’s dominance while managing a star-studded squad.

Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.

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