Real Madrid legend Raul is all set to start coaching as he prepares for the next phase of his professional career.
According to Spanish media outlet Marca, the 40-year-old has been spending a lot of time studying the youth set-up of Los Blancos ever since returning to the club in 2017.
The player with the most appearances in their history is set to complete his coaching badges next month through the Spanish FA elite course, a special programme designed for former international players and those who have spent 10 years in the top flight.
Following a similar path to current Los Blancos manager Zinedine Zidane, Raul will take over the Real Madrid Juvenil B team upon completing his coaching badges. Current Juvenil B manager Alvaro Benito will be promoted to the A team to accommodate the former Spain international.
Zidane led the Castilla from 2014-16.
Raul will take over the reins of the Real Madrid B team next season.
In his long and distinguished stint at the Bernabeu, Raul won six La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies with the Spanish giants, establishing himself as a firm fan favourite.
After spending 18 years at the club, the former striker left Real Madrid for Schalke in 2010, spending two seasons at the Bundesliga outfit before moving to Qatar’s Al Sadd. Raul retired from competitive football in 2015 after spending a year with the New York Cosmos.