Just in: Mourinho has already signed a three-year contract to return to Real Madrid | OneFootball

In a major development, David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that Jose Mourinho has already signed his contract to finalise his return to Real Madrid.

An official announcement of his appointment as the new manager will take place after the club presidential elections.

Mourinho signs a three-year deal

As per the report, Mourinho already signed his contract with Real Madrid last week and is set to complete a stunning return to the club 13 years after his first spell at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Return imminent. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

The 63-year-old Portuguese tactician will say goodbye to SL Benfica and make an iconic comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu imminently.

Mourinho is understood to have signed a three-year contract at Real Madrid, keeping him tied to the club until 2029.

Club president Florentino Perez has been the driving force behind Mourinho’s appointment, after Real Madrid went through two seasons without winning a major trophy.

Announcement after elections

While an announcement could have already taken place by now, things had to be postponed by Perez’s decision to call for elections well ahead of time.

Perez has chosen Mourinho. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

With Enrique Riquelme contesting him in the presidential race, the voting will take place on 7 June, with Perez expected to come out on top.

After the election results, Real Madrid are expected to announce the appointment of Mourinho as the new manager.

Despite the delays , the Portuguese tactician and his camp are relaxed and are planning for their tenure, with the manager already giving the club inputs on potential transfer targets for the summer.