Jose Mourinho Reportedly Considers Sami Khedira for Real Madrid Assistant Role
Jose Mourinho, recently returned as Real Madrid coach, is reportedly seeking a former club player to join his coaching staff. Diario AS claims that Mourinho is in talks with former German midfielder Sami Khedira for this assistant role, despite Khedira's lack of prior coaching experience. Khedira, who played a significant role during a successful period for Real Madrid and is currently a leading television analyst, fits the requirement for a former club player. This development is part of a broader period of change for the club, which has seen player departures and new signings.
Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid as coach and is currently assembling his new staff. Reports indicate that Mourinho is seeking an additional assistant, specifically a former Real Madrid player, to join his team for his second stint at the club.
Initially, former Portuguese defender Pepe had been linked to the role. However, a recent report from Diario AS suggests that Mourinho is now targeting former German midfielder Sami Khedira for the position. It is claimed that Mourinho has been in talks with Khedira for several days.
Sami Khedira currently has no coaching experience. Nevertheless, he aligns with the stated requirements, having been part of Real Madrid during a successful era where he played an important role. Khedira is presently a prominent television analyst in Germany, having recently covered Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League quarter-final match against Bayern Munich.
Mourinho is yet to finalize his assistant choices. The club is undergoing a period of significant change this summer, with players Dani Carvajal and David Alaba having departed, while Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries have been signed. Reports also suggest that Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella are close to joining, and former coach Alvaro Arbeloa has left the club.
(Source: Yahoo Sports Soccer)
