[Official] 'Special One' has arrived to restore discipline! Mourinho makes a surprise return to Real Madrid after 13 years... Will the 'Mourinho-style whip' work in the crumbling locker room?

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'Special One' Jose Mourinho (63) has returned as the new manager of Real Madrid, which is in crisis. This marks his return to Real Madrid after 13 years since leaving in 2013.

Real Madrid announced on the 12th (Korean time) via its official club channels that it has appointed Manager Mourinho as its new head coach. The contract runs until June 30, 2029, for a total of three years. Manager Mourinho will officially take charge of the team starting from the pre-season on July 13.

It is reported that Real Madrid paid a penalty fee of 15 million euros (approximately 26.3 billion won) to Mourinho's former club, Benfica, to bring him on board.

This unprecedented appointment stems from the comprehensive crisis Real Madrid faced last season. Although Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa took charge in succession, they failed to turn around the team's performance and ended up without any titles. To make matters worse, the discipline within the locker room completely collapsed, with clashes between Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde.

Florentino Perez, the club president who successfully secured re-election, determined that a strong charisma capable of firmly controlling the squad was necessary. President Perez quickly finalized the appointment of Mourinho, which he had pledged during his election campaign, and moved to restore order amid the chaos.

Although Manager Mourinho is in his 60s, his coaching ability remains intact. This season, he led Portuguese club Benfica to an unbeaten run in 34 league matches (23 wins, 11 draws) and reached the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League (UCL), proving his competitiveness. His 'winning mentality,' which saw him lead Real Madrid to La Liga titles and other honors while facing the strongest Barcelona from 2010 to 2013, has also received high praise.

Real Madrid, embarking on a new era under Mourinho, has announced major squad restructuring. The club is reported to have virtually finalized the acquisitions of Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool) and Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan) to bolster its weakened defense.

Global football fans are watching closely to see if the fallen 'giant' Real Madrid can regain its past glory under the command of Manager Mourinho.

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