While the World Watches Mexico: Real Madrid Announce José Mourinho

José Mourinho has been officially announced as Real Madrid's new head coach. The Portuguese tactician was unveiled as the future manager of "Los Blancos" by Florentino Pérez during his campaign, with the explicit condition that Pérez win the elections held over the weekend, which he did decisively. The former Inter, Chelsea, and Manchester United boss returns to the helm of the Madrid giants 13 years after departing the Santiago Bernabéu in 2013. Mourinho has signed a three-year contract, set to run until the summer of 2029.

The Portuguese coach arrives at Real Madrid after the club paid a €15 million compensation fee to Benfica to secure his services. Initially, Real had planned to pay only €3 million, which was the coach's release clause a week after the end of the Portuguese season. However, the elections delayed this process, necessitating the payment of an additional €12 million.

Between 2010 and 2013, Mourinho led Real Madrid to a La Liga title, a Copa del Rey, and a Spanish Super Cup. He also guided the team back to the Champions League semi-finals for several consecutive seasons, after a period where they had been eliminated in the round of 16.