Raul: Had enough of Real Madrid
bench
Raul has agreed a two-year deal to sign for German side Schalke
04, after leaving Real Madrid, the club have confirmed.
It has long been known that Raul would leave Real Madrid after
an 18-year association with the Spanish side and Schalke were
tipped as favourites after he was linked with a move to
England.
However, Schalke have landed the veteran striker and coach Felix
Magath said he would thrive at the club.
''It's great news for FC Schalke 04, I am pleased that we have
succeeded in such an exceptional footballer and world-class striker
switching to the Bundesliga for Schalke 04,'' Magath told the club
website. ''He will be an inspiration. His qualities will help
us.
''His commitment is a crucial step in our efforts to strengthen
the squad for future tasks, and to restructure. I look forward to
working with this good professional.''
Raul scored 323 goals in 741 games for Real Madrid, as well as
44 in 102 appearances for Spain.