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Mourinho Starts Real Madrid Training Amid Major Signings

7/11/2026

Summary

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José Mourinho (Real Madrid coach) began training at Valdebebas Sports City on July 10, 2026, saying his mission is to instill work, responsibility and ambition.
Real Madrid signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté and Nico Paz (€60 million) while Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Thibaut Courtois remain at 2026 FIFA World Cup.
José Mourinho will use the two-week window to train the squad and evaluate Castilla talents Manuel Ángel and César Palacios.

History

Historical Context

When Alex Ferguson replaced Ron Atkinson at Manchester United on 5 November 1986, he inherited a struggling side but quickly added Viv Anderson and Brian McClair, guiding United to an 11th-place finish that season. His early rebuild laid the groundwork for the club’s 1990s dominance. Mourinho’s 2026 Real Madrid pre-season, featuring a similar influx of talent, echoes Ferguson’s transformative approach.

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Story summary

José Mourinho (Real Madrid coach) began training at Valdebebas Sports City on July 10, 2026, saying his mission is to instill work, responsibility and ambition.
Real Madrid signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté and Nico Paz (€60 million) while Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Thibaut Courtois remain at 2026 FIFA World Cup.
José Mourinho will use the two-week window to train the squad and evaluate Castilla talents Manuel Ángel and César Palacios.

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