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Mourinho officially presented at Real Madrid behind closed doors

The Portuguese coach was officially introduced at Real Madrid in a ceremony with no fans or journalists present.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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José Mourinho was officially presented as the coach of Real Madrid on June 11, two months after the announcement of his hiring. According to reports, the ceremony took place at the club's training center and was held behind closed doors, without the presence of fans or journalists.

Mourinho's return to Real Madrid had been planned for several weeks, but the event marked a discreet reunion, filled with nostalgia and several unresolved issues. The club confirmed the formalization of the coach on Tuesday.

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