Real Madrid have reappointed José Mourinho as head coach, ending weeks of speculation. The club's Board of Directors, led by president Florentino Pérez, approved the move on Thursday. Mourinho will take charge on July 13 as pre-season preparations begin. His new contract runs until June 30, 2029. This marks his second spell at the club, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013. During that time, he won the Copa del Rey in 2011, the La Liga title in 2012, and the Spanish Super Cup the same year. His 2011-12 team scored 121 league goals and set a record with 100 points. Mourinho left Benfica earlier this week after Real Madrid finalised his return. The 63-year-old manager has won league titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain. He has also won two UEFA Champions League titles, with FC Porto and Inter Milan. His managerial honours include the Europa League, UEFA Cup and UEFA Conference League. Real Madrid have not won a major trophy in the past two seasons. Pérez, recently re-elected as president, backed the decision to bring Mourinho back. The club aims to regain dominance in Spanish and European football. During his first stint, Mourinho won 128 of 178 matches, one of the highest win rates among permanent managers.
Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with a trophy-laden past, yet his last spell ended amid strained relations and public criticism from within the club. His reappointment suggests Pérez is betting on past success over recent history. The 2029 contract implies long-term stability, but Mourinho's track record includes abrupt exits. Real Madrid's recent trophy drought may not be enough reason to ignore how his first tenure concluded.
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