Jose Mourinho don sign him contract to return as the next head coach of Real Madrid.
Mourinho, wey be 63 years old, sign three-year contract wey go end for June 2029, and according to The Athletic, dem say him yearly salary na 12 million euros before tax.
Real Madrid expected to officially present Mourinho after the club presidential election on June 7. President Florentino Perez, wey many people believe say go continue for office after election, reportedly lead the move to bring Mourinho back to Bernabeu.
Perez rival for the Real Madrid presidency, Enrique Riquelme, don talk say Mourinho no for be him choice as head coach, according to reports from Ornstein and Cortegana.
Mourinho still dey manage Benfica, but for middle of May, him admit say talks happen between Real Madrid and him agent, Jorge Mendes. Him guide Benfica through unbeaten 2025/26 league season, but dem finish third, eight points behind champions FC Porto. The team no qualify for Champions League.
Alvaro Arbeloa replace Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid coach for January, but on May 22, him confirm say him dey leave the club.
Los Blancos don spend two straight seasons without winning La Liga, Copa del Rey, or Champions League for the first time since 2008/09 and 2009/10 seasons.
