Real Madrid icon takes over managerial post in Spain

Raúl González takes the next step in his coaching career. The 49-year-old joins a Spanish second-division club.

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Football legend Raúl González has a new job. After six seasons as coach of Real Madrid's reserve team, the 49-year-old now takes over at Spanish second-division side Real Oviedo.

Predecessor sacked only this morning

As the club announced on Monday, Raúl has signed a contract until 2028. His touchline debut could come as early as Saturday in the home match against FC Girona. His predecessor, Julián Calero, was only sacked on Monday morning.

The official presentation of the new manager is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at a press conference.

Raúl began his managerial career in 2018 in Real Madrid's youth academy, initially taking charge of various youth teams. In 2020, he won the UEFA Youth League with Los Blancos.

As a player, the Spaniard was under contract at Real Madrid for more than 15 years. He then moved to FC Schalke 04 for two seasons. Other stops in his career included Al-Sadd in Qatar and New York Cosmos. Raúl retired from playing in 2015.