Real Madrid prepare Monday adios for Raul
Real Madrid have confirmed that captain and record-breaking striker Raul Gonzalez will leaved the club on Monday after 16 years in the first team and with German side Schalke his destination. Raul, who has played for Real since 1994, won six La Liga championships and three Champions League titles during his time with the Spanish giants.
He has scored 323 times in 740 appearances for the club. Fellow veteran Guti, a product of Real's youth system who made his pro debut in 1995, said earlier Sunday that he was leaving with Besiktas in Turkey his likely new home. Both men have been told by new coach Jose Mourinho that they do not form part of his plans for the new season.
A statement on the Real official website on Sunday announced that 33-year-old Raul would be afforded a farewell celebration at the Bernabeu.
"The farewell party will start at 1pm. Club president Florentino Perez will be present, and it will be followed by a press conference by Raul and general director Jorge Valdano," said a club statement.
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