▲ Jose Mourinho, manager of Benfica
Real Madrid, a powerhouse in Spain's professional football league, La Liga, has officially announced the appointment of Jose Mourinho (63, Portugal) as its new manager.
On its official website today (June 12), Real Madrid stated, "The board of directors, presided over by President Florentino Perez, has decided to appoint Jose Mourinho as the first-team manager for three years, until June 30, 2029." The club added, "Mourinho will join the team on July 13, when the preseason begins."
With this appointment, Mourinho returns to Real Madrid 13 years after his departure in June 2013.
Previously, Real Madrid paid a buyout clause of 15 million euros (approximately 26.4 billion won) to Benfica (Portugal) to secure Mourinho and finalized preparations for his arrival by terminating the contract with manager Alvaro Arbeloa on the 10th.
The recruitment of Mourinho was a key campaign pledge made by President Perez for his re-election.
During his previous tenure from May 31, 2010, to June 1, 2013, Mourinho managed Real Madrid in 178 official matches, recording 128 wins, 28 draws, and 22 losses, achieving a win rate of 71.91%.
While in charge, Mourinho led the team to three titles: La Liga (2011-2012 season), the Copa del Rey (2010-2011 season), and the Spanish Super Cup (2012).
Having finished the last two seasons without a trophy, Real Madrid aims to rebuild its legacy by bringing back Mourinho.
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