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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-08T18:07:56.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nFlorentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid by an overwhelming majority, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. The 79-year-old, who has led the club for 23 years across two spells, took 65 percent of the vote to defeat 37-year-old challenger Enrique Riquelme. The club announced the result late Sunday.\n\n#### What does Perez's re-election mean for Jose Mourinho?\n\nPerez's victory confirms Mourinho will return as Real Madrid manager, with an announcement expected as early as Monday. The 63-year-old will rejoin the club he last managed 13 years ago. Real Madrid will pay Benfica a reported release fee of 15 million euros ($17.25 million) to secure his services.\n\n#### What did Perez say in his victory speech?\n\n\"We have won the elections and will continue working to keep winning titles,\" Perez said after the result was declared. He also addressed Mourinho's return directly: \"Proud to have the best players in the world, proud to welcome back one of the best coaches in the world, a Madridista like Jose Mourinho.\" He added a promise to pursue a 16th European Cup.\n\n#### What did Mourinho achieve in his first spell at Real Madrid?\n\nMourinho first joined Real Madrid in 2010 and spent three seasons at the club.\n\n>        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by The Nation Newspaper (@thenationnewspaper)\n>\n\nDuring that time he won one La Liga title, one Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup, operating through a period of fierce rivalry with Pep Guardiola's Barcelona. He left the Bernabeu in 2013.\n\n#### Why is the Mourinho appointment considered a risk?\n\nAppointing the divisive Mourinho carries risk for Perez. Real Madrid finished the 2025/26 season without a major trophy, a second consecutive barren campaign. Perez is betting that a familiar, high-profile name can restore the club's standing after two underwhelming years.\n\n#### How did Mourinho signal his return before the election?\n\nIn a brief video shared on Perez's official campaign Instagram account last week, Mourinho appeared wearing a Real Madrid shirt and said simply: \"Yes.\" The clip was widely interpreted as a public endorsement of Perez's candidacy and a signal of the coach's own intentions.\n\nBeaten candidate Riquelme had campaigned on a pledge to sign Erling Haaland from Manchester City if elected. Real Madrid is owned entirely by its members, who elect the president. \"With me as president, Real Madrid has been, is, and will always remain owned by its members,\" Perez said.\n\n",
  "title": "Perez re-elected as Real Madrid president, paving way for Mourinho return"
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