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Real Madrid appoints José Mourinho on June 2029 deal

8/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Real Madrid appointed José Mourinho as head coach on a contract running to June 2029.
The club announced the hire in a closed-door ceremony at its training centre with president Florentino Pérez and honorary president José Martínez Pirri.
Mourinho said his priority is rebuilding a culture of hard work, responsibility and ambition rather than personal glory.
He must stop Barcelona from winning a third straight La Liga title and aim for Champions League success.

History

Historical Context

In November 1986 Alex Ferguson replaced Ron Atkinson at Manchester United, beginning a 27-year tenure that reshaped the club’s fortunes. The 2024 appointment of José Mourinho by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez mirrors that historic overhaul, aiming to halt Barcelona’s three-year La Liga streak and revive Madrid’s European dominance.

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Story summary

Real Madrid appointed José Mourinho as head coach on a contract running to June 2029.
The club announced the hire in a closed-door ceremony at its training centre with president Florentino Pérez and honorary president José Martínez Pirri.
Mourinho said his priority is rebuilding a culture of hard work, responsibility and ambition rather than personal glory.
He must stop Barcelona from winning a third straight La Liga title and aim for Champions League success.

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