The 'Special One' has a new title at the Bernabeu as the club approves structural changes which mean he has more influence on decision making at the top levels.
Following the departure of Jorge Valdano from Madrid in May, president Florentino Perez decided it was time for some internal restructuring at the Bernabeu.
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The club's board have now approved a number of changes which sees the Portuguese given new powers when it comes to team matters.
A statement on the capital outfit's official website reads: "The Real Madrid C.F directorate, who met on Thursday, has approved the new organizational structure which includes a unique general director in Jose Angel Sanchez, Manuel Redondo will be responsible for the chairman's office, and Jose Mourinho has been nominated as manager of sport for football."
As part of the new changes Mourinho will have more influence upon decision-making relating to his team such as player transfers.
The former Inter boss will maintain his role as team coach, but now has complete authority over the whole technical area at the club.
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