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Mourinho seeks Sami Khedira as assistant coach at Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:33 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Mourinho seeks Sami Khedira as assistant coach at Real Madrid

Summary

José Mourinho, recently reinstated as Real Madrid's head coach, is looking to add Sami Khedira, a 2014 World Cup winner, to his coaching staff. Reports indicate that Mourinho and Khedira have been in talks for several days about the potential role, which would mark Khedira's first position as an assistant coach. Mourinho's coaching team is expected to include five members, with at least one former Real player. Khedira has previously worked as a TV pundit and an advisor for VfB Stuttgart. There have also been links to former player Pepe, although he has dismissed such claims as speculation. No final decision regarding Khedira's appointment has been made yet.

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Status Watch

•Mourinho aims to form a five-man coaching staff at Real Madrid.
•Khedira has been in discussions with Mourinho about an assistant role.
•Khedira's coaching experience is limited to punditry and advisory roles.
•Pepe has been mentioned for a coaching position but calls it speculation.
•No final decision on Khedira's role has yet been announced.

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8:33 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Reports: Mourinho wants German World Cup winner as assistant at Real

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At Real Madrid, squad planning has really picked up pace following the return of José Mourinho. On Sunday evening, an intriguing personnel story also emerged from a German perspective.Because “The ...
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