Real Madrid: José Mourinho's words after his unveiling

The Special One delighted at his presentation

Europe 18 August 2026 at 13:12

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Real Madrid: José Mourinho's words after his unveiling

Although he had already taken charge of Real Madrid at the start of the summer preparations, José Mourinho was officially unveiled by the Spanish club on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Officially back thirteen years after the end of his first stint, the Portuguese manager has signed a contract running until June 2029. During the closed-door presentation ceremony, José Mourinho did not hide his emotion when speaking to the media of Los Blancos.

🚨 José Mourinho: “Message to Madridistas? Easy. I am one of you. But not just today, I have always been, since the day I got presented in 2010 & the day I left in 2013, I am one of you.

I have a fantastic memory of Wembley (2024 final) when WE beat Dortmund, and the affection… pic.twitter.com/Ftwtzwe2GF
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 18, 2026

"It's like coming home. Emotionally, it's even more beautiful than the first time. (...) I am one of you, I always have been," declared the Special One. José Mourinho also emphasized his desire to instill "a culture of work, responsibility, and ambition" for this new chapter at the helm of Real Madrid.

🚨 José Mourinho: "Words are not enough… because it's more like a mission. The issue is not for me to worry about myself or about whether I will win a lot or a little.

I am here to help everyone become better: the players, the technical staff… and to create a culture of work,… pic.twitter.com/CdSLS6WMSN
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) August 18, 2026

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