Report – Unnamed former player set to join Mourinho’s staff at Real Madrid | OneFootball

According to journalist Miguel Serrano in Ok Diario, it has come to light that Jose Mourinho wants a former Real Madrid player working closely alongside the squad once he officially returns to the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.

The identity of the former player has not yet been revealed, but the intention behind the appointment appears very clear.

Following a season filled with dressing room tension, public disagreements and growing criticism around the club’s mentality, Mourinho believes Real Madrid need somebody within the coaching structure capable of reconnecting the players with the identity of the club.

There has been a growing feeling that Real Madrid lost part of their competitive culture during difficult moments this season. 

Mourinho wants somebody who understands exactly what the club represents to act as a bridge between the dressing room and coaching staff.

It must be remembered that the Portuguese manager has already reached a full agreement to return to Real Madrid on a two-year contract.

Mourinho is set to become the new Real Madrid manager. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Once that announcement is complete, attention will shift towards how he plans to rebuild a fractured squad and his coaching staff may become one of the first major statements of intent.

Not the first time

Interestingly, this would not be the first time Mourinho is planning to use a respected former Real Madrid figure as part of his inner circle.

During his first spell at the Bernabeu, the Portuguese coach attempted to convince Raul Gonzalez to join his staff after the legendary striker left the club. 

However, Raul still wanted to continue playing professionally and instead chose to move to FC Schalke 04.

Mourinho eventually turned to Aitor Karanka, a decision that proved extremely important during that era.

No name, but there are rumours

Mourinho reportedly wants Raul in his coaching staff. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images for Tag Heuer)

Now there have been rumours that Mourinho wants to recreate that structure again.

The thinking behind the move makes complete sense considering the problems Real Madrid experienced this season. 

Several reports throughout the campaign pointed towards fractures inside the dressing room, weak leadership and a lack of emotional control during difficult periods.

Mourinho understands that fixing those issues requires more than just tactical meetings and training sessions.

This is why Raul’s name has once again been floated within the circle, but as reported before, bringing back the former striker is currently not feasible.