08.06.2026 18:50
Florentino Perez, who won the presidential election at Real Madrid, announced Jose Mourinho, whom he promised to appoint as head coach, with the words: "We are proud to have the best players in the world and to have a Madridista like Jose Mourinho, one of the best coaches in the world, returning." Thus, Mourinho took charge of Real Madrid as a result of an election promise, following Fenerbahçe and Benfica.
Florentino Perez, who won the presidential election at Spanish giant Real Madrid, announced that Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the head coach of the purple-and-white team.
THE MOURINHO ERA AT REAL MADRID
Perez, elected as president until 2030, stated that they are happy for Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho to take charge of the team once again.
"WE ARE PROUD OF HIS RETURN"
The 79-year-old Perez, making statements after the election results, said, "I am here to defend Real Madrid. We will work for Real Madrid to continue winning championships. We will continue to take pride in the Santiago Bernabeu, the best stadium in the world. We are proud to have the best players in the world and to have a Madridista like Jose Mourinho, one of the best coaches in the world, return. Make no mistake, as long as I am president, Real Madrid has been and will continue to be for its members."
HE CAME TO HIS LAST 3 TEAMS WITH AN ELECTION PROMISE
The experienced Portuguese coach Mourinho took charge of Real Madrid after Fenerbahce and Benfica, as a result of an election promise. As will be recalled, the 63-year-old coach was the election promise of Ali Koc at Fenerbahce and Rui Costa at Benfica.