Former Real Madrid Great Raúl González Named New Coach of 2nd-Division Club Oviedo in Spain
The former Real Madrid star is set to take charge after a run of poor results, with Pachuca Group seeking a promotion push.
- On Monday, Real Oviedo terminated coach Julián Calero's contract after 14 games, appointing Real Madrid legend Raúl González to lead their promotion challenge in the Spanish Second Division.
- Spanish newspaper Marca revealed that faith in Calero had drained away in recent weeks; despite a 2-1 victory over Cádiz on Saturday, the Pachuca Group dismissed him.
- For the 49-year-old Raúl, this appointment marks his first managerial position at first-team level, following a record 741 appearances as a player and tenure coaching Real Madrid Castilla.
- Calero, who held a contract until June 30, 2027, has been terminated, and his entire coaching staff has also departed the club.
- Raúl will make his debut on the bench this Saturday when Real Oviedo hosts Girona, aiming to improve the club's ninth-place standing.
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Raúl, a legend of Real Madrid, is facing a challenge from the dock in Segunda División.
The legendary Spanish footballer Raul Gonzalez is the new coach of Real Oviedo, the member of the second division of Spain announced today.
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Westdeutsche Allgemeine ZeitungFor a long time it was quiet around Raúl González Blanco. Now the former world-class striker and goal hunter of Schalke 04 has a new trainer job.
For Raúl, who was appointed as chief coach of the Second Division of Spain, the new job will be the first outside the orbit of the Madrid Real.
Real Madrid legend Raúl González has a new coaching job! The 49-year-old coach will coach Spanish second division Real Oviedo and take the next step in his coaching career.
The historic captain of Real Madrid signed until June 2028 and replaced Julián Calero, removed after winning in Cadiz; his premiere will be before Girona in the Carlos Tartiere.
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