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

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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