Real Madrid great Raúl ending his academy role to coach elsewhere
MADRID — Real Madrid great Raúl González is leaving his role as a coach in the club's youth academy.
The 47-year-old Raúl spent seven years in the academy and coached several youth teams in the 2018-19 season. He helped the under-19s win the Youth League in 2020.
'Raúl has informed the club of his decision to end his time as a coach at our youth academy,' Madrid said on Tuesday.
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