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  "textContent": "MADRID: Former Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has been announced as returning to lead the Spanish club more than a decade after his previous spell, club president Florentino Pérez confirmed on Monday.\n\nMourinho previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, guiding the team to the La Liga title in 2012. He has remained close to Pérez since leaving the club.\n\nAccording to the latest updates from the Madrid club, the Portuguese coach, who most recently managed Benfica from September 2025, will once again take charge of Los Blancos.\n\nHis return is expected to be formally announced after Real Madrid’s final match of the season against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.\n\nMourinho has previously coached several top European clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Roma.\n\nReports suggest his contract may include an option to extend his stay beyond the 2028 season.\n\nThe post Florentino Perez confirms Mourinho return as Real Madrid head coach appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Florentino Perez confirms Mourinho return as Real Madrid head coach"
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