Raúl Gonzalez Ends Successful Tenure as Real Madrid Castilla Coach

Real Madrid legend Raúl Gonzalez has stepped down as head coach of Real Madrid Castilla. This ends his important role in the club’s youth system.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Real Madrid announced Raúl Gonzalez is leaving as coach of Castilla. He told the club he wanted to step down immediately. Raúl started coaching in the youth academy in 2018. He became Castilla’s coach in 2019. During his six years, he helped develop young players for the senior team.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Raúl’s departure ends another chapter in his long relationship with Los Blancos. He was a famous player and a respected youth coach. While coaching, he led the Juvenil A squad to a Youth League title in August 2020. The club thanked Raúl for his work. They said he represented Real Madrid’s core values as both a player and a coach.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CASTILLA?

Now that Raúl is leaving, people are wondering who will replace him. Reports say Alvaro Arbeloa might take over. He is another former Madrid player and coaches the Real Madrid U19 team. Arbeloa has been building his coaching career in the youth system. Castilla is in Primera Federación, Spain’s third tier. They are set to play Alcoyano, which would have been Raúl’s last game in charge.

WHERE MIGHT RAÚL GO?

The club didn’t say where Raúl is going next. But there is speculation about other managerial opportunities. He might have received an offer from another club. Real Madrid’s statement wished Raúl well in his new chapter, suggesting they agreed on his departure.