Mourinho officially unveiled as Real Madrid coach in closed-door ceremony
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In an unusual ceremony closed to the media and fans, Real Madrid officially presented coach Jose Mourinho on Tuesday. The event took place at the club’s headquarters in Madrid, with president Florentino Perez welcoming the coach. The only images of the presentation were provided by Real Madrid TV and the club’s website and social media accounts. "I’m one of you," Mourinho said in a message to fans in a video released by the club. "And not just today, but since I arrived in 2010 and after I left in 2013, always with you. … To return to Real Madrid is to return home." Madrid said the coach was signed for three seasons until June 30, 2029. After the signing, Madrid said Mourinho received a replica of the stadium, a watch and a jersey with his name. Madrid has been revamped after a second consecutive season without a major title. In addition to Mourinho, who replaced Alvaro Arbeloa, the club also brought in players such as Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo
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