As Real Madrid prepare for a tough trip to Anfield in the Champions League, fans of the Casa Blanca club have received some devastating news. An absolute legend will be leaving Madrid for good in 2025, as Pipi Estrada confirmed on El Chiringuito.
A wind of change will be blowing through La Castilla next season. According to Pipi Estrada’s revelations on El Chiringuito, legend Raúl González will be stepping down as reserve team coach when his contract expires on 30 June 2025. After several years spent guiding the Fábrica’s young talent, the Madrid legend is preparing to turn an important page in his career.
In post since 2019, Raúl González has been a key figure in the development of the club’s promising youngsters. Under his guidance, La Castilla have enjoyed some memorable moments, including a UEFA Youth League victory in 2020, which left its mark as a trainer. But the former Merengues captain believes the time has come for a new challenge. According to Pipi Estrada, Raúl now aspires to coach a top-flight team to continue his progression in the world of coaching. In recent years, the former Spain striker has already received several offers, notably from Germany and Spain, but he chose to remain loyal to Real Madrid. Now it seems that this loyalty is coming to an end, and internal discussions confirm that he will be leaving at the end of the season.
Happy birthday Raúl González!
— UEFA Youth League (@UEFAYouthLeague) June 27, 2023
He won the #UCL three times as a player and also claimed #UYL glory as coach in 2020 🏆 👏 @ChampionsLeague // @RaulGonzalez pic.twitter.com/xP7CGMaokn
Álvaro Arbeloa to succeed Raúl
Florentino Pérez has not waited long to plan his next move. According to Pipi Estrada, Álvaro Arbeloa, Raúl’s former team-mate and currently Real Madrid‘s youth team coach, will take over the reins at La Castilla. The decision is part of a drive for continuity within the club. Known for his strong character and passion for the club, Arbeloa is seen as the ideal candidate to succeed Raúl. His ability to motivate young players and maintain the Madrid identity in their training is a major asset that has won over the management.
In any case, this change could also open up a new direction for Real Madrid. The club is now banking on the youth and energy of an Arbeloa ready to prove himself in a position as demanding as that of Castilla coach.
Raúl’s criticism of Carlo Ancelotti
In his last few months at La Castilla, Raúl González has not hesitated to express his disagreement with some of Carlo Ancelotti’s decisions regarding the integration of youngsters into the first team. In a recent speech, he suggested that a number of talented players from the Fábrica deserve a better chance in the white shirt.
‘There are great players in the youth teams, and they deserve to be considered for the first team, despite the high demands and expectations that exist at Real Madrid,’ said Raúl.
In particular, he spoke of the impact of youngsters like Asencio, whose arrival has symbolised an opening for Castilla talent. ‘Asencio’s inclusion has given hope to young players. It shows that it’s possible to make the step up to the first team, and it’s a response to those who compare our training to that of Barcelona,’ he added.
Raul Gonzalez: "Having Raul Asencio in the first team will give an extra advantage to the young players, and give them hope of reaching the first team." pic.twitter.com/U9k14SuVR2
— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) November 17, 2024
For Raúl González, this departure is far from marking the end of his adventure in football. At 47, the former Real Madrid No7 is ready to take on a new challenge, probably in the Bundesliga or La Liga, where several clubs have already expressed an interest. His playing philosophy and experience as both a player and a coach make him an ideal candidate to lead a top-flight team.
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