Bernd Schuster to coach Real Madrid

German coach of Spanish club Getafe, Bernd Schuster, will reportedly replace troubled Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello this summer.

According to Spanish sports daily AS the former Real Madrid midfielder joins a host of top-flight coaches rumored to replace the under-fire Italian coach Capello including Chelsea's Jose Mourinho and Liverpool's Rafael Benitez.

However Mourinho and Benitez have recently rubbished the reports of an exit from their respective clubs.

According to AS, Real president Ramon Calderon have chosen 47-year-old Schuster to step in as early as July 1.

Capello has waded through troubled waters on and off the pitch recently, but a string of poor results and unimpressive performances have left the Spanish giants third in the domestic league, five points off leaders Barcelona and second-placed Sevilla.

Capello, who is under contract until 2009, will reportedly receive one-year's salary in compensation for his exit, reports AS.

Schuster played in Spain during the 80s and early 90s for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.