Real Madrid have confirmed the appointment of José Mourinho for a second spell as the club's coach after ratifying the departure of Álvaro Arbeloa. The Spanish club confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Mourinho has signed a three-year contract at the Bernabéu. Mourinho, 63, returns to the Spanish club after a season in charge of Benfica, who had confirmed on Wednesday Madrid were willing to pay the €15 million compensation to release him from his contract in Portugal.