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"Here we go!" José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid

A legendary comeback.

Football news 18 may 2026, 04:46

"Here we go!" José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid

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Real Madrid have decided on their head coach for next season, and instead of Álvaro Arbeloa, the club will bring back a former manager.

Details: Insider Fabrizio Romano has delivered his trademark “Here we go” regarding José Mourinho’s move from Benfica to Real Madrid.

José Mourinho and Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement on all terms. He will sign a two-year contract and travel to Madrid after the match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.

🚨 BREAKING: José Mourinho back to Real Madrid, HERE WE GO! 💣🤍

All terms have been verbally agreed between José Mourinho and Real Madrid, waiting to sign all documents.

Plan for initial two year deal, JM to travel to Madrid after Real-Bilbao game.

The Special One is back. pic.twitter.com/K267WgiqjC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 18, 2026

As a reminder: Real Madrid will pay around €7 million to terminate the coach’s contract early. For a managerial transfer, this is considered a significant fee.

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