Real Madrid have sealed a deal to bring Jose Mourinho back to the Santiago Bernabéu, ending a 13‑year hiatus since his first spell. The Portuguese manager signs a two‑year deal that runs to the summer of 2028, with a clause to extend for an additional season. An official announcement is slated for after the club’s final league match on Sunday.

Mourinho concluded the Portuguese campaign on Saturday, guiding Benfica to a 3‑1 victory over Estoril that secured third place in an unbeaten Liga Portugal run. Sources say he will arrive in Madrid with four of his Benfica backroom staff. Former Real defender Álvaro Arbeloa had overseen the side after Xabi Alonso’s dismissal in January, while Alonso has just accepted the Chelsea job for the upcoming season.

Mourinho’s return injects a familiar tactical philosophy into a squad that struggled for consistency after Alonso’s exit. Supporters will watch closely to see whether his disciplined approach can revive the club’s Champions League ambitions in La Liga and Europe. Regardless of future outcomes, the appointment marks a decisive shift in Real’s managerial direction this season.