Real Madrid confirm José Mourinho’s return as manager after 13 years away

José Mourinho, 63, has been confirmed as Real Madrid manager on a three-year contract, returning to the Bernabéu 13 years after his previous spell there from 2010 to 2013. He joins from Benfica, with Marco Silva agreed as his replacement at the Portuguese club. Mourinho's appointment follows a difficult season for Real Madrid, which included Xabi Alonso's sacking in January, a Champions League quarter-final exit to Bayern Munich, and Barcelona winning La Liga.