Raúl Appointed Manager of 'Real Oviedo'
Raúl González has been appointed manager of Spanish club Real Oviedo following the dismissal of Calero.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Madrid, AFP – Former Real Madrid star Raul Gonzalez has been appointed manager of Real Oviedo, competing in Spain’s second division, on a contract running until June 2028.
Raul’s appointment follows the dismissal of coach Julian Calero, with the club sitting ninth in the standings after being relegated from La Liga last season.
In his first comments since taking charge, Raul said in a video posted by the club on its social media accounts: “My approach to football is based on respecting players’ potential and talent, while demanding maximum effort without conditions.”
He added: “The team must fight from the first minute until the final whistle to secure victory, so that fans can feel proud of their performance.”
The 49-year-old previously managed Real Madrid’s reserve team between 2019 and 2025.
As a player, Raul is considered one of Real Madrid’s greatest legends, having won six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies with the club, before embarking on professional stints with German side Schalke, Qatari club Al Sadd, and American team New York Cosmos. He also earned 102 caps for the Spanish national team, scoring 44 goals.
