Real Madrid have officially unveiled José Mourinho as their new head coach after the club activated his €15 million release clause, Softfootball can confirm. The Portuguese manager returns to the Bernabéu on a three‑year contract, marking the beginning of his second spell in charge.
Mourinho’s unveiling comes just hours after Florentino Pérez was officially re‑elected as president of Real Madrid, securing 65% of the total vote in the club’s first contested presidential election in two decades. The election concluded on Sunday, 7 June 2026, with voting held at the Valdebebas training ground hub.
The Real Madrid Electoral Board validated 33,555 votes, with the following breakdown:
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florentino Pérez | 21,741 | 65% | Re‑elected (Term until 2030) |
| Enrique Riquelme | 11,814 | 35% | Defeated |
With Pérez’s victory confirmed, the pre‑arranged agreement to bring Mourinho back into the club structure was immediately activated. The Portuguese coach now begins his new tenure with the full backing of the president and the mandate to lead Real Madrid into a new era.
