[Saba Sports News] During Real Madrid’s presidential election campaign, viewers across Spain saw an advertisement featuring José Mourinho bearing the slogan: “Florentino Pérez Rodríguez 2026.” At that point, the official confirmation of the 63-year-old Portuguese tactician’s second spell at the Bernabéu was yet to arrive. Still, his simple single-word reply “Sí” while wearing a Real Madrid jersey spoke volumes about his return — a clear public show of support for the president who first brought him to the club between 2010 and 2013. Five days later, after Florentino Pérez secured re-election with 65 percent of the vote, Mourinho appeared in another campaign video. His message was even more concise: “Sí, claro.” He would leave then-employer Benfica to head back to Madrid. Despite this high-profile presence throughout the election period, Mourinho is yet to be officially unveiled to supporters. There has been no grand presentation ceremony or introductory press conference, staples that usually accompany every major appointment and signing at Real Madrid. Sources close to Mourinho have even hinted that an unveiling event may not take place at all. Club insiders, meanwhile, state that nothing has been finalised, with no decision made on when — or even whether — such an event will be held.
What is certain is that José Mourinho and his coaching staff have been working at the Valdebebas training ground for two weeks. Officially, nearly all information regarding the early stages of his second tenure has come via social media posts from the club or Mourinho himself. This is not unusual for Mourinho, yet in the absence of public appearances, these online updates have become the clearest window for outsiders to follow his return.