Raul has completed his move from Spanish giants Real Madrid to Schalke 04 on a two-year deal, the German Bundesliga club confirmed on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old still had one year left on his contract with Real but comes on a free transfer to Gelsenkirchen and will be presented to the club’s fans later on Wednesday following a medical.
“This is great news for Schalke 04. I’m delighted that we have succeeded in signing such an exceptional footballer and a world-class striker for the club and the Bundesliga,” said coach Felix Magath.
“His qualities will help us develop further. The signing of Raul is a decisive step in our effort to restructure and strengthen the squad for its future challenges.” Raul is the top goalscorer in Real’s history, ahead of the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano, with 228 league goals in 550 matches since his debut in 1994.
Raul Gonzalez Blanco, to give him his full name, is also the leading Spain scorer, having put away 44 goals in 102 caps between 1996-2006.
His goals helped Real win three Champions Leagues and six Ligas.
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