Former Real Madrid striker Raul has been appointed head coach of Spanish second-division side Real Oviedo, taking his first senior club management role.
The 49-year-old has signed a contract until June 2028, replacing Julian Calero, who was dismissed on Monday with Oviedo sitting ninth in the league standings.
Raul previously coached Real Madrid’s reserve team, Castilla, from 2019 to 2025, gaining experience in the Spanish lower divisions before taking up the new challenge.
Speaking in a video shared on Oviedo’s social media channels, the former Spain international outlined his expectations for the team.
“My way of understanding football is with respecting the talent [in the squad] but asking for unconditional effort,” he said.
“The team has to fight from the first minute to the last for victory so the fans are proud of them.”
Raul will now look to make an immediate impact at Oviedo as he begins his first assignment in senior club management.
