In a revelation that has stunned fans and shaken the foundations of Real Madrid’s future plans, club legend Raúl González Blanco is reportedly considering stepping down as coach of Real Madrid Castilla — to take over a youth coaching role at none other than one of Los Blancos’ biggest rivals.
Sources close to the situation claim that Raúl, who has long been seen as a future first-team manager at the Santiago Bernabéu, is frustrated with stalled progression and lack of opportunities within the club’s hierarchy. With recent coaching shake-ups and no clear pathway to the senior bench, Raúl is now entertaining offers — including one from a top La Liga rival.
“I’ve always been loyal to this club,” Raúl reportedly told an inner circle, “but I also have to think about where I’m truly valued and where I can keep growing as a coach.”
Though Raúl didn’t name the rival, insiders suggest the offer may have come from Atlético Madrid or even Barcelona, where his reputation as a youth mentor and tactical thinker has quietly drawn admiration — despite decades of fierce rivalry.
Real Madrid fans, however, are not taking the news well.
Social media has exploded with hashtags like #TraiciónRaúl and #RaúlNoTeVayas, with many expressing anger and heartbreak at the possibility of the iconic No. 7 donning the colors of an enemy institution — even from the sidelines.
“Raúl is more than a player — he’s a symbol,” one fan tweeted. “This would be like Iker Casillas coaching Barça’s goalkeepers.”
While Real Madrid has yet to issue an official statement, several club insiders believe President Florentino Pérez may now intervene personally to either promote Raúl within the club structure or risk losing a piece of the club’s soul.
If Raúl does leave for a rival — even at the youth level — it could ignite one of the most emotional betrayals in modern football history. From lifelong loyalty to potential defection, the future of an icon now hangs in the balance.
Stay tuned. This story may just be the beginning of a civil war in Madrid.
