Real Madrid confirm the appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year contract. Multiple reports say the 63-year-old Portuguese manager is returning to the club’s Spanish capital after an absence of roughly 13 years since his earlier spell at the Bernabeu. The agreement is reported as a three-year deal starting ahead of the club’s upcoming preparations. One outlet adds that Mourinho’s work begins when the squad returns for pre-season training on 13 July. Another report states that Real Madrid pay Benfica compensation of £13 million (about €15 million) to secure the appointment. The coverage frames the move as a notable return to the club, emphasizing the length of time since his last tenure. Across the sources, the central points are that Mourinho is reappointed as Real Madrid head coach, the contract runs for three years, and the club’s preparations and compensation arrangements accompany the signing. The reports do not present contrasting details about the length of the deal or the basic timeline for his start.