Mourinho Reportedly Signs Real Madrid Deal

José Mourinho, formerly at the helm of Benfica, has reportedly signed a three-year deal with Real Madrid, extending until 2029, according to The Athletic. The 'Special One' is set to return to Spain's most successful club, where he previously managed between 2010 and 2013. The club is expected to officially confirm the news only after the presidential elections on June 7th.

Mourinho secured the Copa del Rey in 2011 and La Liga in 2012 during his initial tenure in Madrid. Real President Florentino Pérez is widely considered a great admirer of the Portuguese coach, whose contract with Benfica still had a year remaining. However, Mourinho had a release clause, which 'Los Blancos' reportedly activated.

The 63-year-old specialist will succeed Álvaro Arbeloa, who failed to steer the team back on track, ultimately concluding the season without a single trophy. In the Champions League, the capital club was eliminated by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, while in the league, they once again fell short against their arch-rivals, Barcelona. Real began the season with Xabi Alonso, but he departed six months in, following numerous reports of disagreements with star players like Vinicius Junior.