Raúl González takes charge of Real Oviedo after Calero's departure

See us more often on Google: Real Oviedo has dismissed coach Julián Calero and is looking for a new manager in the Segunda División. The club has announced that former Real Madrid icon Raúl González will become his successor. Several Spanish media outlets, including AS and, confirm the appointment officially.

For Raúl, this is his second role as a manager, after he worked for many years in Real Madrid's youth academy.

As a player, he appeared for Real Madrid 741 times.

His son Hector González currently plays in Real Oviedo's reserve team.

Real Oviedo were relegated from La Liga last season and are aiming for immediate promotion.

The club started the Segunda División modestly with 21 points from thirteen matches, which led to the decision to dismiss Calero.

Despite a win against Cádiz last weekend, the media said Calero's dismissal was already certain.