Sami Khedira joins Mourinho's coaching staff at Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Sami Khedira is set to join Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff at Real Madrid. The former midfielder, now 39, played under Mourinho during his first term with the team and is expected to take on a specialist role that connects the coaching staff with players and club management. This will mark Khedira's first senior coaching position since retiring in 2021. His experience at the club and familiarity with Mourinho's methods makes him a strong candidate for the role. Mourinho, recently confirmed as Real Madrid's head coach, is also bringing several assistants from his previous club.
- •Khedira enjoyed a successful playing career at Real Madrid from 2010 to 2015.
- •He won La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Champions League with the club.
- •Mourinho officially returned as Real Madrid head coach this week.
- •Khedira's role will facilitate communication between players and coaching staff.
- •Jose Mourinho will bring several assistants from his previous tenure.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Former Real Madrid star to join José Mourinho’s staff
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Sami Khedira set for coaching role under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid
"A former member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is primed to return to the club this summer, in a new role.This comes amid the understanding that Sami Khedira has agreed to join Jo...
"Former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is expected to join Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Portuguese continues assembling his backroom team.Khedira, now 39, enjoy...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 8:40 PMFormer Real Madrid star to join José Mourinho’s staff
A former member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is primed to return to the club this summer, in a new role.This comes amid the understanding that Sami Khedira has agreed to join Jo...
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 8:20 PMSami Khedira set for coaching role under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is expected to join Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Portuguese continues assembling his backroom team.Khedira, now 39, enjoy...
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