India, June 12 -- The Chosen One is back. The official confirmation is in. Jose Mourinho has been appointed the new head coach of Real Madrid on a three-year deal. With this announcement, the Portuguese veteran made a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years. The 63-year-old replaces Alvaro Arbeloa after Madrid went two seasons in a row without a major trophy.

"The Board of Directors of Real Madrid C.F., meeting today, Thursday, June 11, and presided over by Florentino Perez, has agreed to appoint Jose Mourinho as the first team's head coach for the next three seasons, until June 30, 2029," Real Madrid stated in an official statement.

Mourinho will join Madrid next month as the contingent gears up for pre-season ahead of...