Real Madrid legend Raul Gonzalez is reportedly on the brink of leaving the club for the second time in his career. The 46-year-old, who emerged from the club's renowned La Fabrica academy, has had a storied history with Los Blancos, winning multiple Champions League and La Liga titles during his 16-year tenure with the first team.
After transitioning to Schalke 04 in 2010, Raul returned to Real Madrid to take charge of the Castilla, the club's reserve team, where he has spent five seasons honing his coaching skills. However, recent reports suggest that Raul is now considering a move away from youth football, signaling his readiness to step into senior management.
Speculation has linked Raul with a potential move to the Bundesliga, with several clubs reportedly expressing interest in securing his services. This potential move would mirror the career trajectory of former teammate Xabi Alonso, who found success in management after starting with Real Sociedad B before making a significant impact at Bayer Leverkusen.
Meanwhile, Alonso himself has been rumored as a potential successor to Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, with reports indicating that he has already set his sights on the Bernabeu as his next destination. If Raul follows a similar path and excels in elite management, he could aspire to eventually take on a prominent role as a first-team manager in Spain, akin to his former teammate Zinedine Zidane, who is now linked with the Bayern Munich head coach position.
