José Mourinho is set to begin work as Real Madrid’s new manager on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo.
The club is expected to officially announce his return today, with a grand presentation ceremony scheduled for tomorrow to formally introduce him as the team’s head coach.
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The Portuguese tactician, who previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, has agreed to return to the Santiago Bernabéu on a two-year contract following a trophyless season for Los Blancos.
His return became certain after Florentino Pérez was re-elected as club president on Sunday. The announcement was reportedly delayed by the Pope’s visit to the Bernabéu on Monday.
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Mourinho, 63, spent the last season at Benfica, where his team finished third in the Portuguese Primeira Liga despite an unbeaten campaign.
During his first spell at Real Madrid, Mourinho won the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey. He is widely remembered for his intense rivalry with Barcelona and his pragmatic, results-driven style of play.
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His appointment is viewed as a nostalgic yet pragmatic move by the club to restore its winning mentality and chase major silverware, particularly the UEFA Champions League title.
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