Union Manager Plays Coy on Raúl Talks
In the hunt for a new head coach following Urs Fischer's departure, 1. FC Union Berlin hasn't given Raúl, the Spanish soccer legend, a second glance. Speaking on Sunday, team manager Oliver Ruhnert declared, "We've held numerous conversations about potential candidates over the last few days. Remarkably, not a single viable candidate has emerged from this pool so far."
Before officially unveiling Nenad Bjelica as the new boss, speculation had surfaced, as it often does, regarding the club's coaching vacancy. On Sunday evening, whispers grew louder that Raúl, the former world-class striker, might step in to fill the void at Union Berlin. Previously, the German press had floated the names of Oliver Glasner and Alfred Schreuder as possible replacements.
However, despite the growing buzz surrounding Raúl, 1. FC Union Berlin has yet to engage in extended dialogues with the Spaniard for the coveted coaching position. The Bundesliga team remains tight-lipped on Bjelica's appointment, underlining the ongoing uncertainty surrounding their coaching situation.
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At present, Raúl is managing Real Madrid Castilla, the reserve team for the Spanish giants, having taken the helm in 2019[1]. Up to this point, there's no concrete evidence indicating that he is engaged in discussions with 1. FC Union Berlin regarding their coaching position.
[1] Stats Perform (2023, March 2). La Liga: Raúl Garciá assumes command of Real Madrid Castilla [Online]. Available from:
