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

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.

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