Leeds United considered hiring Real Madrid legend Raul as Marcelo Bielsa’s successor after the Argentine was relieved of his duties in February, according to fresh reports. The 44-year-old was amongst the options to take over in the technical area at Elland Road but Jesse Marsch was ultimately preferred.
A report in Marca claimed that ‘Raul’s name was very much on the table’ as a potential replacement for Bielsa. While many supporters might have had question marks over a move to appoint the three-time Champions League winner because of his relative inexperience, he is a highly sought-after coach.
He is the current manager of Real Madrid Castilla - the reserve team of the club in which Raul achieved legend status – and has been for almost three seasons. In the first of those, he led Real Madrid’s youth side to UEFA Youth League triumph and has continued to improve the team since.
