Real Oviedo appoints Spanish legend Raúl González as assistant coach

On Tuesday Real Oviedo officially introduced the Spanish football icon Raúl González to the press and public, announcing the club’s second coaching job after years of work in Real Madrid’s youth academy. The presentation attracted many journalists and sporting director David Fernández was also present. For more updates you can follow us more often on Google.

Big name despite little experience

Although Raúl still has few flight hours as a coach, Real Oviedo brings in a big name with this. His previous career consisted mainly of an outstanding playing career.

The former top striker, now 49, played 741 matches for Real Madrid and scored 323 goals. He also represented Spain 102 times, scoring 44 goals.

In that period he won six league titles, three Champions League titles and was named Player of the Year five times.

Raúl participated in the European and World Championships of 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006 with the Spanish national team.

Presentation with a lot of media‑attention

Fernández declared: “This is an important day for Real Oviedo. We have not just appointed a coach, he will take Real Oviedo to an even higher level.”

Raúl thanked Fernández and said he was excited to choose a club with tradition and a city with enormous passion for football. He indicated that he had received offers from other clubs, but was convinced by the current owners who have been investing in the city for a long time.

He added that chances sometimes come at exactly the right moment, that the players have already shown good things this season and that everyone thinks the team should be higher on the table. Despite little preparation time, he notes the huge motivation among the players.

When he was asked whether he ever wants to become a coach at Real Madrid, he answered: “I see myself here now, I am extremely happy here and hope that people enjoy a fighting team.”

The current standing in the Segunda División was not mentioned.