Oviedo:Spanish club Real Oviedo has appointed former Real Madrid star Raúl González as the head coach of its first team. Raúl has signed a contract that will keep him with the team until June 2028.

According to Iraqi News Agency, Raúl takes over the position from Julián Calero, who was dismissed after a decline in the team’s performance. Currently, Real Oviedo is in ninth place in the second division, following their relegation from La Liga last season.

In his initial statement after the appointment, Raúl emphasized his commitment to building a squad focused on nurturing player talent, maintaining discipline, and consistently fighting to meet fans’ expectations.

Raúl, 49, previously managed Real Madrid’s reserve team, Castilla, from 2019 to 2025. He is celebrated for his achievements with Real Madrid, where he won six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies. Raúl’s professional playing career also included periods with Schalke in Germany, Al Sadd in Qatar, and the New York Cosmos in the United States.