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Mourinho reshapes coaching staff at Real Madrid with key changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Mourinho reshapes coaching staff at Real Madrid with key changes

Summary

Jose Mourinho has made significant changes to the coaching staff at Real Madrid as he takes over as head coach this summer. The appointments include physiologist Sandro Carrico, who joins from Benfica, and goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos, also from Benfica. Luis Llopis, the previous goalkeeping coach, departs after successful runs under past managers Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane. Mourinho has opted to retain Antonio Pintus as part of his staff. Real Madrid's official website reflects these updates as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Mourinho takes over as head coach from Alvaro Arbeloa.
•Sandro Carrico appointed as physiologist; Nuno Santos as goalkeeping coach.
•Luis Llopis departs after a successful tenure.
•Real Madrid updates coaching staff on their official website.

Latest Updates

3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho completes Real Madrid staff overhaul with new arrival and departure

What they're saying

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While most of the spotlight at Real Madrid this summer will be taken by the changes in the first team, with four new signings completed already, and the change of the head coach, Jose Mourinho taking ...
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