Jose Mourinho Rejoins Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho is set to return to his former club, Real Madrid after a three-year deal was agreed with the management to replace former head coach, Alvaro Arbeloa. The Portuguese manager led his former club, Benfica to a stellar performance at the UEFA Champions League this season. They were eliminated by Real Madrid in the play-off. Meanwhile, they defeated their Spanish counterparts in the group stage by 4-2. Benfica finished the Primera Liga in third and unbeaten under Mourinho. Alvaro was appointed to replace Xabi Alonso in January, and he was sacked bearly six months into his reign at Bernabeu. He led the club to finish the season in second behind Barcelona and without winning any major trophy. Meanwhile, Mourinho, who is returning 13 years after he left Bernabeu, led the club to win multiple major domestic and European trophies. He is also amongst the four managers, who have won all five major European trophies.
