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Real Madrid confirm José Mourinho’s return as manager after 13 years away
63-year-old leaves Benfica to move back to the Bernabéu
TL;DR
- José Mourinho has officially returned as Real Madrid manager.
- He has signed a three-year contract with the club.
- Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013.
- He joins from Benfica, who will receive €15m in compensation.
- Real Madrid experienced a torrid season prior to his appointment, with player unrest and coaching changes.
- Mourinho's previous successes at Real Madrid include winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey.
- Marco Silva is set to take over as Benfica's new head coach.