The Schalke President is confident that Raul Gonzalez will stay at the club beyond this season and is hopeful that the Spaniard will sign a new contract.
Clemens Tonnies is optimistic over Raul’s stay at the club despite the fact that his contract is set to expire at the end of this season. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Raul-c30652 was certain to part ways with the club citing his wage concerns, but has now taken a
U-turn, wishing to pursue his career at the Veltins-Arena.
The former Real Madrid striker has been in terrific form this season, and along with his strike partner, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Klaas-Jan-Huntelaar-c21175, has been extremely influential in Schalke’s success. Raul has scored 10 league goals so far this season
from 17 appearances and will play a major role in the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Blues' bid for the title triumph.
After all the recent speculation regarding his transfer, the Spaniard has now hinted at extending his stay at the club, igniting a new ray of hope at the Veltins-Arena. The club President has also confirmed about the striker’s
desire as the bosses have already started preparing a new deal for the veteran attacker.
While talking to the sports website Bild.com, Tonnies further elaborated:
"All of the signals coming from Raul in recent days have been extremely positive. He has already dropped anchor in Schalke and he identifies himself with the club and the fans. He really feels happy here. I have a very good feeling."
On the other hand, Raul has told a Spanish newspaper that he hopes to put pen on paper for one final time at the club in a few weeks time. Raul’s strike partner, Huntelaar, also wants the Spaniard to extend his stay at the Veltins-Arena
and has urged him to agree to a new deal.
Both Huntelaar and Raul have been the centre of attraction at the Gelsenkirchen-based club this season, having propelled Schalke to the third spot on the table prior to going into the winter break.
Huub Stevens’ side is currently three points behind current leaders, Bayern Munich, and will next be in action against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfB-Stuttgart-c40879 on Saturday, January 21.
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