Jose Mourinho boarded a flight from Lisbon to Madrid this afternoon, set to resume his role at the Real Madrid Bernabéu after a two‑year stint with Benfica. Upon arrival he will head straight to the training ground, with no press conference planned until later in the week. The move follows the termination of Alvaro Arbeloa’s contract as first‑team coach.

Benfica confirmed Mourinho’s departure and announced Marco Silva as his successor on a two‑year deal with an optional third year. The coaching change cleared the path for Real Madrid to lock in the ‘Special One’ on a three-year deal, bringing five members of his staff to Santiago Bernabéu. President Florentino Pérez, re‑elected earlier this week, pledged to back Mourinho’s title ambitions.

Mourinho’s return had been delayed by the club’s presidential election, but Pérez’s victory over Enrique Riquelme removed any remaining uncertainty. The swift appointment signals Madrid’s intent to compete for the 16th European Cup and maintain dominance in LaLiga. With the coaching staff in place, the squad now faces its final league fixtures under a familiar, outspoken manager and eager to impress the global fanbase.