Real Madrid’s Raul Gonzalez has said that he plans to play two more seasons with this team before his departure from Spanish soccer. He has marked the year 2011 as the time to leave the club.
He did say that he’ll review his decision 6 months before the established date.He mentioned that it will be a time to reflect if it benefits him and club, if the decision is made final.
He has had thoughts about playing in Major League Soccer (MLS), like former teammate David Beckham. Also, he said he would like to travel around different places of the globe for a year.
Raul has played with Real Madrid since 1994 and has been the only club he has ever been with and was the youngest player to ever be on the senior side. He has been the team’s captain since 2003, after Fernando Hierro departed from the club.
During his time with Madrid, he has won over six Spanish league titles, three UEFA Champions League titles, four Spanish Super Cup titles, one UEFA Super Cup title, and two Intercontinental Cup titles.
Also, he is Real Madrid’sall time topscorer with 311 goals, surpassing Alfredo di Stefano’s record. In addition, he is Spain’s all time top scorer with 44 goals. Individually, he has obtained different recognitions such as FIFA World Player of the Year, European Footballer of the Year and the UEFA Champions League Top Scorer.
Raul has made numerous appearances in various soccer events. He has appeared in the Spanish League 506 times. In the UEFA Champions League over 123 times and the FIFA World Cup 11 times.
