The Schalke striker has showered praise on the Spaniard and is hopeful that the striker will stay at the Veltins-Arena beyond this season.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Raul-c30652 is highly likely to part ways with the Gelsenkirchen outfit by the end of
this campaign and Huntelaar is believed to be convincing his strike partner to extend his stay at the club.
Schalke bosses have already offered Raul a one-year extension but the Spaniard is in no mood to sign this deal. Raul would sign a two-year deal instead with his current employers who are adamant to retain the veteran striker.
Huntelaar admitted that Raul’s departure will be a huge loss for Schalke and he would love to play alongside him at least for another season. He hailed the striker’s attacking instincts and fitness level and has insisted that the
club need to hang on to him for the next campaign.
While talking to DPA, the 28-year-old Dutchman further added: "He has had a super career, and he still performs week in week out. He is still enjoying his football. But most importantly, he is still fit from head to toe. The will
and the strength are still there."
On the other hand, Huntelaar also spoke of possible chances of extending his stay at the Veltins-Arena. He confirmed that the club bosses have already made a decent offer to him and he would consider extending his stay once the
club qualifies for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
The former Real Madrid star mused that he will soon make a decision regarding his future. Huntelaar’s current deal will expire at the end of next season and Schalke are determined to retain both him and Raul for the better future
of the club.
"I have received a good offer from Schalke. I will make a decision in the coming weeks," Huntelaar concluded.
Schalke are currently third in the league standings with 54 points, two clear of fourth placed Borussia Monchengladbach. A third place finish will guarantee them direct qualification in the Champions League but will have to go
through playoffs in case of a fourth place finish.
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