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Jose Mourinho's staff won't include Pepe at Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Jose Mourinho's staff won't include Pepe at Real Madrid

Summary

Jose Mourinho has officially taken over as the coach of Real Madrid, aiming to revitalize the team next season. Rumors of former defender Pepe joining the coaching staff have been dismissed, as he was never a priority option, according to reports. Mourinho is considering other former players for his staff, with Ricardo Carvalho emerging as a leading candidate. Carvalho currently serves as an assistant manager for Portugal at the FIFA World Cup, complicating potential recruitment. Mourinho is also expected to bring in trusted assistants from Benfica, with Antonio Pintus's role in the new structure still to be determined.

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Status Watch

•Jose Mourinho appointed as Real Madrid coach
•Pepe will not join as an assistant coach
•Ricardo Carvalho is a strong candidate
•Mourinho expected to recruit from Benfica
•Antonio Pintus's role still undecided

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5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former Real Madrid defender was never an option to join Mourinho’s coaching staff – report

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After weeks of speculation, Jose Mourinho is officially the coach of Real Madrid and will look to restore the club’s lost glory next season.The experienced coach is expected to ring in the changes i...
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