Ambitious Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04 have confirmed that Spanish striker Raúl González has joined the club on a free transfer.
The longtime Real Madrid forward is available on a free transfer having brought the curtain down on a 16-year career at the Bernabéu.
Raúl will undergo a medical on Wednesday and sign his contract upon successful completion.
"This is great news for Schalke," Schalke coach Felix Magath told the club's official website.
"I am pleased that we have succeeded in signing such an exceptional footballer and world-class striker. 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."
Raúl is Schalke's second signing from Real in the off-season, joining former Germany defender Christoph Metzelder who spent three injury-plagued seasons at the Spanish capital and saw little playing time.
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 Raúl González is presented with his Schalke shirts by coach Felix Magath and chairman Clemens Toennies Photo: AFP/Getty Images |
The longtime Real Madrid forward is available on a free transfer having brought the curtain down on a 16-year career at the Bernabéu.
The 33-year-old had attracted the interest of a number of Premier League sides, but he has now decided to join Schalke instead.
Raúl will undergo a medical on Wednesday and sign his contract upon successful completion.
"This is great news for Schalke," Schalke coach Felix Magath told the club's official website.
"I am pleased that we have succeeded in signing such an exceptional footballer and world-class striker. 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."
Raúl is Schalke's second signing from Real in the off-season, joining former Germany defender Christoph Metzelder who spent three injury-plagued seasons at the Spanish capital and saw little playing time.
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