Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Friday that Mourinho has signed a contract to be Real Madrid’s head coach with validity through June 2029.
- The club plans an official announcement after the presidential election on 7 June, which is the first contested Real Madrid vote since 2006.
- Real negotiated Mourinho’s release from Benfica and Portuguese reports say the clubs settled a fee of about R$ 88.2 million to free him.
- Mourinho is expected to replace Álvaro Arbeloa, who said on 22 May he will not continue as coach next season.
- After reviewing the squad Mourinho has told club officials he wants defensive reinforcements first, prioritising one or two centre‑backs and a right‑back before other signings.