Mourinho gains greater control at Bernabeu

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has strengthened his position at the Bernabeu by becoming head of football operations.

Mourinho spent much of last season at loggerheads with director general Jorge Valdano but emerged victorious as the club legend was fired earlier this summer.

The subsequent restructuring has also worked in his favour, giving the Portuguese coach more control of affairs away from the pitch.

Mourinho will work alongside sporting director Zinedine Zidane in a two-pronged approach, reports in the Spanish media said.