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Sami Khedira Returns to Real Madrid as Mourinho's Assistant

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Former Real Madrid and Germany national team midfielder Sami Khedira is set to return to the Santiago Bernabéu, joining the coaching staff as an assistant to newly appointed manager José Mourinho, according to Marca.

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Khedira played for the 'White Ballet' from 2010 to 2015. During his time with Real Madrid, the German international secured a La Liga title, a Champions League trophy, two Copa del Rey titles, the UEFA Super Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.

The former midfielder announced his retirement from professional football at the end of the 2020/21 season, having last played for Hertha BSC.

In November 2021, Khedira began his coaching education. By 2023, he was appointed as an advisor to the Stuttgart management alongside Philipp Lahm. In recent years, the former player has also worked as a television pundit.

On June 11, Real Madrid confirmed the return of 63-year-old Mourinho as head coach. The Portuguese tactician's contract runs until the end of June 2029.

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