Ex-World Cup winner Khedira joins Mourinho's coaching staff at Real Madrid

Sami Khedira, a World Cup champion in 2014, is returning to professional football as part of José Mourinho's coaching staff at Real Madrid. This move reunites the former midfielder with the Portuguese manager, who brought him to the Spanish club in 2010.

Khedira, 39, spent five years at Real Madrid, winning the Spanish league, cup, and Super Cup under Mourinho. He also won the Champions League with the club in 2013, a year after Mourinho's departure. After leaving Madrid, Khedira played for Juventus and later Hertha BSC before retiring in 2021. He has since worked as a TV pundit for DAZN.

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The role at Real Madrid offers me the opportunity to take the next step in my sporting career.

"The role at Real Madrid offers me the opportunity to take the next step in my sporting career," Khedira stated, according to a DAZN press release. He expressed gratitude for his time at DAZN, where he gained a new perspective on football and shared his experiences with fans. DAZN's Germany CEO, Alice Mascia, praised Khedira's expertise and credibility, noting his move to Real Madrid as a testament to his quality and understanding of the game.

Real Madrid is looking to rebound after a disappointing season without titles. The club parted ways with coach Xabi Alonso mid-season, and his successor, Alvaro Arbeloa, also failed to turn the team's fortunes around. Club president Florentino Pérez has now brought back the legendary Mourinho, who reportedly advocated for Khedira to join his backroom staff as an assistant.

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Sami Khedira embodies exactly the outstanding expertise and authentic credibility that we want to offer our fans. That he is now joining the coaching staff of Real Madrid under one of the most successful coaches in history is a clear testament to his extraordinary quality and his deep understanding of the game.