{
  "id": 2516099,
  "title": "Jose Mourinho’s ‘special assistant’ excited about new role: ‘Ready for everything’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/jose-mourinhos-special-assistant-excited-about-new-role-ready-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T06:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jose-mourinho-special-assistant-excited-062000864.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samuel Khedira, one of Real Madrid's legendary figures, has expressed his excitement about his newly appointed role as the club's special assistant. The transition into this new position has been marked by enthusiasm, as evidenced by a recent social media post on his X account. In the post, the ex-player shared glimpses of his work, emphasizing his readiness to face the challenges ahead. \"First weeks in, and ready for everything that’s ahead,\" he declared, looking forward to the myriad of opportunities that come with being back at Real Madrid.\n\nKhedira's influence within the club has been significant since his arrival. His integration into Real Madrid's coaching staff has been seamless, and he has already made his mark on the team. During recent pre-season friendlies, he played a pivotal role within the management team, overseeing important warm-up segments and commanding attention. This leadership role is a stark contrast to his earlier career, where he was known more for his playing prowess rather than his strategic acumen.\n\nClub insiders have noted that Khedira's shift in role has transformed him from a more passive figure to a vocal and commanding presence. His new responsibilities encompass organizing players and contributing to the overall dynamics of the team. This evolution reflects Mourinho's vision for a well-rounded management team, one that balances tactical expertise with leadership and communication skills.",
  "summary": "Jose Mourinho’s arrival has changed a lot of aspects internally for Real Madrid, right from the training schedules to the sporting dynamics.The manager has brought in several players whom he sees fi...",
  "key_points": [
    "Samuel Khedira appointed as Real Madrid's special assistant.",
    "Excited about new role, ready for everything ahead.",
    "Played pivotal role in recent pre-season friendlies."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/eight-things-were-excited-for-this-season-mourinho-returns-to-real",
        "published": "2026-08-22T07:05:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "The ex-Blackburn winger facing Mourinho and Real Madrid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/the-ex-blackburn-winger-facing-mourinho-and-real-madrid",
        "published": "2026-08-22T07:44:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}