Real Oviedo has reached an agreement to appoint Raúl González Blanco as the new head coach of the first team until June 2028.

Raúl González Blanco, 49 years old, was born on June 27, 1977, in Madrid. The new Oviedo coach spent most of his career as a footballer at Real Madrid, a team where he made his mark and became a legend after more than 15 years wearing the white jersey. After later playing for Schalke 04, Al-Sadd Sports Club, and New York Cosmos, Raúl retired in 2015.

As a coach, the Madrid native began his journey in Real Madrid's youth system, joining in 2018 to coach Cadete B and Juvenil B. Later, in 2020, he coached Juvenil A, a team with which he won the UEFA Youth League. Following this success, he served as the head coach of RM Castilla for six seasons.

Now, Raúl González Blanco takes charge of Real Oviedo's first team and will lead his first match as the new blue coach this coming Saturday against Girona FC at the Carlos Tartiere.

The new Real Oviedo coach will not make any statements until his official presentation.