Ricardo Carvalho tipped for role as José Mourinho's assistant manager | OneFootball

Real Madrid is still keeping its search open for an assistant to join José Mourinho’s coaching staff. The intention is to choose a former player who knows the reality of the Santiago Bernabéu well and who can pass on to the footballers some of the values associated with Los Blancos. According to Mundo Deportivo, Ricardo Carvalho could be the chosen name.

The former Portuguese international is part of the national team setup, where he serves as Roberto Martínez’s assistant, and is currently at the 2026 World Cup. Ricardo Carvalho has held this role since 2023, after two seasons at Marseille alongside André Villas-Boas.

Pepe was also on Real Madrid’s list of possibilities, although for now he has been ruled out. Ricardo Carvalho represented Los Blancos between 2010 and 2013, precisely during the seasons when José Mourinho coached the club.

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