Real Madrid appoint Jose Mourinho as head coach on a three-year deal, with reports describing his return to the Spanish capital after 13 years. The appointment is confirmed by multiple outlets as the Portuguese manager’s “reappointment,” and the contract is described as extending for three years. One report notes that Mourinho is 63 and that he will begin work when the squad returns for pre-season training on 13 July. Another source adds that Real Madrid pays Benfica compensation of £13 million (about €15 million) to secure his return, indicating the transfer of his agreement from his previous club. The deal is presented as a major coaching change for the club ahead of the new season, with Mourinho taking charge upon the team’s return for training. Together, the sources agree on the key elements of the decision: Mourinho is hired as Real Madrid’s coach, the contract runs for three years, there is a Benfica compensation payment, and the start of his duties aligns with the pre-season schedule.