Real Madrid officially presents José Mourinho in a closed-door ceremony

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid recently held a private event to officially introduce new coach José Mourinho to the public. The ceremony, held at the club's headquarters, was limited to media and fans, with no images released by the club. President Florentino Pérez welcomed the coach during the presentation. The announcement stated that Mourinho had signed a three-year contract, commencing in June and concluding by June 30, 2029.

Upon signing, he was presented with a replica of the stadium, a watch, and a jersey with his name. The club, which has struggled to secure major titles in two consecutive seasons, also announced the signing of several new players, including Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, and Yan Diomande. With Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham as key players, Real Madrid aims to prevent Barcelona from achieving a third consecutive La Liga title.

Mourinho, who previously managed the club from 2010 to 2013, is returning for a second tenure at the Spanish giants.