Newspaper 'AS' reports that Raul Gonzalez, current coach of the Real Madrid Castilla side and the contender to take charge of the first team if Zidane leaves, met with members of Eintracht Frankfurt to discuss a potential move to the Bundesliga. The manager asked for more time, as there are still important matches left this season.
Raul has an important decision to make once the promotion play-offs to the Spanish Second Division are over. Real Madrid could offer him a role to continue at the club in Zidane's role should the Frenchman depart, while Frankfurt also want the Spaniard in their ranks and have already met up with him to discuss the matter.
'AS' reports on the story, explaining that various members of the German club held a meeting with the manager. They presented him with their project and made it clear that they were serious about his potential appointment. Raul responded asking for more time, as he still has important matches remaining in this final stage of the season, and he will make a decision once they have finished.
The directive of 'Los Blancos' were perfectly aware that this conversation took place. 'AS' report that the relations between both parties are amicable after the loan deal of Jovic, meaning the Frankfurt's representatives informed the Spanish side before travelling.
A few important aspects regarding Raul's future remain to be solved. First comes Castilla's playoff campaign to try and get promoted to Spain' Second Division which, if he manages it, would provide the perfect end to this initial phase of his managerial career. Then comes the decision between staying at Real Madrid or travelling to the Germany to manage Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.