Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira has paid tribute to Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho.

The pair worked together at Real Madrid.'

“During my career I had great coaches, I learned from each of them, " he said, “even if I didn't like some aspects,I only brought the positive things with me.

“The most impressive for me was Josè Mourinho. After 2010 I moved from Stuttgart to Real Madrid, and he gave me a lot of technical knowledge, he trusted me, and he also improved me as a person.

“We are still in contact, and we have an excellent relationship."