The former Spain international had been working in Madrid’s youth system, but will now head to Istanbul to continue his coaching career.
Guti finished his playing career at Besiktas - helping them win the Turkish Cup in 2011 - and revealed his impending return via an Instagram post.
“Today, I want to thank Real Madrid, my home for all the years that I enjoyed as a footballer and a coach,” he wrote alongside a picture of him during his playing days at Besiktas.
“In a few days, I will make Besiktas my new home, where I will be an assistant coach and where I can continue to grow professionally.
“I thank Besiktas for the affection and confidence they have put in me, and I will return that with a lot of work and motivation.”
Club legend Guti had been linked with a promotion to the main role at Madrid following Zinedine Zidane’s departure, but the LaLiga side instead opted to appoint Julen Lopetegui.
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