Real Madrid legend Raul set to take over at Spanish club
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineReal Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez is set to take charge of Spanish club Real Oviedo following the dismissal of head coach Julian Calero, despite the team’s recent return to winning ways.
Oviedo announced Calero’s departure on Monday, November 9, bringing an end to his time at the club despite a 2-1 victory over Cadiz in their previous league outing.
The decision was driven by the club’s ownership, led by majority shareholder Jesus Martinez and Grupo Pachuca, as the hierarchy seeks a change in direction to strengthen the team’s promotion ambitions.
Calero, who had a contract running until June 2027, leaves following the club’s decision to terminate his appointment. His coaching staff will also leave the team.
According to Spanish publication AS, Raul has been selected to replace Calero and take charge of the club’s push for promotion to La Liga.
The former Real Madrid striker is preparing for his first senior managerial assignment in professional football after previously working with the Spanish giants’ youth teams and reserve side, Real Madrid Castilla.
Raul’s move to Oviedo will also create an interesting family connection, as his son, Hector Gonzalez, is part of the club’s reserve side, Vetusta.
Hector joined the Asturian outfit last summer from Cadiz and plays as a central midfielder. His father’s expected arrival at the helm of the senior team will therefore bring the two together at the same club.
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The former striker had previously been linked with the possibility of eventually taking charge of Real Madrid’s senior team, but the Oviedo opportunity offers him a chance to establish his credentials in professional football away from the Santiago Bernabeu.
He faces an immediate test, with Oviedo scheduled to host Girona at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Saturday, November 14.
The encounter will be an important fixture for both sides, who are level on 21 points in the league standings, with Oviedo ninth and Girona seventh.
Girona will head into the contest looking to recover from their recent defeat to Almeria, while Oviedo will hope to build on their victory over Cadiz.
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