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Sami Khedira emerges as front-runner for Mourinho’s assistant role at Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:35 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Sami Khedira emerges as front-runner for Mourinho’s assistant role at Real Madrid

Summary

Sami Khedira is reported to be the leading candidate to become an assistant coach under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. Mourinho is restructuring his coaching staff and seeks someone with a strong connection to the club. Khedira, who previously played under Mourinho, has been discussing the role with him and is currently considering the offer. Although Khedira lacks coaching experience, he has been a prominent television analyst since retiring as a player. His history with Real Madrid, where he won multiple titles, positions him as a strong choice for the role.

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•Khedira has been a trusted player under Mourinho previously.
•Mourinho aims to strengthen team unity with new assistants.
•Khedira has no formal coaching experience but is a noted analyst.
•Discussions between Khedira and Mourinho have been ongoing.

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The arrival of Jose Mourinho has coincided with Real Madrid making multiple moves in the transfer market, with Marc Cucurella being the latest subject.But apart from signing new players, Jose Mourinho...
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