Mourinho Appoints Sami Khedira as Assistant Coach at Real Madrid
José Mourinho, returning as Real Madrid head coach in June 2026, is finalizing plans to appoint former midfielder Sami Khedira as an assistant coach. Khedira, a 2014 World Cup winner and Champions League victor with Madrid, would serve as a liaison between the squad and management. The move marks Khedira’s first coaching role, as Mourinho reshapes his staff after a disappointing 2025/26 season.
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Sami Khedira Returns to Real Madrid as Assistant Coach to Mourinho
On June 15, 2024, renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed with his signature 'Here we go' that former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira will return to the Bernabéu in July as assistant coach to head coach José Mourinho. The agreement is finalized. Mourinho personally called Khedira to invite him to join his coaching staff, and Khedira accepted. Khedira played for Real Madrid from 2010 to 2015, making over 150 appearances and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup under Mourinho. Now 39, Khedira has been working as a football commentator since retiring. This marks a significant new chapter in his coaching career.
虎扑 - 足球World Champion Sami Khedira Set to Return to Real Madrid as Assistant Coach Under José Mourinho
Sami Khedira, the 2014 World Cup winner and former Real Madrid midfielder, is reportedly close to returning to the club as an assistant coach under newly reappointed manager José Mourinho. Khedira played 161 competitive matches for Real Madrid from 2010 to 2015, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League. Mourinho, who originally brought Khedira to Madrid from VfB Stuttgart, now wants him on his coaching staff. According to reports from WELT, The Athletic, and AS, talks have already taken place. The 39-year-old German, who has worked as a TV expert for ARD and DAZN, would be taking his first coaching role. Khedira has described Mourinho as a 'football father figure' and recounted their first emotional meeting in Madrid. Mourinho left Real Madrid for Chelsea in 2013 and has now returned as head coach.
Nachrichten - WELTSami Khedira Expected to Return to Real Madrid as José Mourinho's Assistant
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is expected to return to the club as an assistant coach under newly appointed manager José Mourinho. Khedira played for Real Madrid from 2010 to 2015, making 161 appearances, and was coached by Mourinho between 2010 and 2013. The German won the Champions League with Real Madrid in 2014 and the World Cup with Germany the same year. After retiring from playing in 2021 at Hertha Berlin, Khedira earned his coaching diplomas and worked as a television consultant. Real Madrid's management reportedly sought an assistant with prior experience at the club to support Mourinho, who was recently reappointed after Florentino Pérez's re-election as club president.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuJose Mourinho to appoint Sami Khedira as coach at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho, recently announced as Real Madrid's head coach on June 14, 2026, is set to appoint former player Sami Khedira as a coach. Khedira, a 2014 World Cup winner and football legend who won 21 trophies including the 2013/14 Champions League with Real Madrid, would serve as a link between the club, squad, and coaching staff. Mourinho, who previously brought Khedira to Real Madrid as a player in 2010, seeks to add specialized help to his trusted coaching team. Real Madrid failed to win La Liga in 2025/26 and haven't won the Champions League since 2024. Khedira, 39, has not coached since retiring in 2021 but is highly regarded by Mourinho. The appointment aims to bring Champions League know-how to the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season.
Yardbarker: Soccer2014 World Cup Hero Sami Khedira Offered Assistant Coach Role at Real Madrid by Jose Mourinho
According to Spanish newspaper AS, new Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho (63) plans to bring former World Cup winner Sami Khedira (39) onto his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Talks are reportedly underway, but Khedira is still considering the offer, which would be his first-ever coaching position. Khedira played for Real Madrid from 2010 to 2015 under Mourinho, who brought him to the club. The German midfielder has since worked as a TV pundit and briefly as a management consultant for VfB Stuttgart. He has obtained his coaching license and has previously described Mourinho as his 'football mentor.' The move would mark a significant step for Khedira and comes amid a major upheaval at Real Madrid after a disappointing season.
BILD - SportSami Khedira Expected to Join Jose Mourinho's Coaching Staff at Real Madrid
According to The Athletic, former German international midfielder Sami Khedira, now 39, is expected to join Jose Mourinho's coaching staff at Real Madrid. Khedira previously played under Mourinho during the Portuguese coach's first tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu from 2010 to 2013. The report also notes that Real Madrid has finalized the arrival of Marc Cucurella. The article, published by Foot Mercato on June 14, 2026, highlights this as another strategic move by the club as Mourinho reshapes his backroom team.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertMourinho Appoints Sami Khedira as Assistant Coach for Real Madrid Return
José Mourinho, returning as Real Madrid coach after 13 years, is finalizing his technical staff. According to The Athletic, he has selected former German midfielder Sami Khedira, 39, as one of his assistants. Khedira, whom Mourinho signed from Stuttgart in 2010, was a key member of the Portuguese coach's 'praetorian guard' during his first stint at the club. The former player, who retired in 2021, will also act as a liaison between the dressing room and club management, a role Mourinho wants to establish to reorganize hierarchies. Speculation that defender Pepe would join the staff was denied by the player after a charity match at the Bernabéu.
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