Schalke have failed with a new attempt to hire Real Madrid Castilla coach Raul.

Schalke have long wanted to bring Raul back to Germany after his successful time with the Bundesliga club late in his playing career.

Marca says Schalke made a new approach to Raul in recent days. The offer was to take charge of the first team, but the Spaniard again rejected it.

Raul remains committed to Castilla and his ambitions to lead them into the Segunda Division.

He also rejected Schalke two seasons ago when they made an attempt after their relegation.