Raul ‘is given the green light to leave Real Madrid to become Villarreal’s new boss’… with the Spanish legend approached by the club after they sacked Quique Setien

Real Madrid have given Raul the green light to become Villarreal’s new manager, reports in Spain have shown.

Raul has been impressing since taking charge of Los Blancos reserve team Real Madrid Castilla in 2019, and has been pursued by several clubs across Europe this summer, including Leeds United, Eintracht Frankfurt, Schalke and Espanyol.

So far, the Spaniard has decided to stay at the Bernabéu to focus on Real Madrid’s youth project, but the challenge of taking over as Villarreal manager is one that reportedly interests Raul.

Villarreal fired former head coach Quique Setien on Tuesday after a turbulent start to the new LaLiga season.

The Yellow Submarine is 15th in the league heading into the international break, with just one win and three losses in its first four games.

Villarreal fired former head coach Quique Setien on Tuesday after a turbulent start

According to MarkRaul and his entourage have told Real Madrid leaders he is interested in Villarreal’s position, and Bernabeu leaders are happy he is leaving.

Raul is regarded as a club legend at Real Madrid, with 228 goals in 550 appearances for the LaLiga giants.

The 46-year-old coach has made no secret of his desire to become Real Madrid’s first team manager one day, and a successful stint at Villarreal could bring Raul closer to that dream.

Raul is believed to have an excellent relationship with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, who is still strongly linked with a move to become head coach of the Brazil national team.

Bernabeu legend Raul reportedly dreams of becoming Real Madrid boss one day