Schalke want Raul Gonzalez to stay beyond 2012 – Bundesliga news
Schalke 04 are considering extending http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Raul-c30652’s contract at the club, which is due to expire at the end of the current 2011/12 season. The player has been in impressive form of late, forcing the officials to prepare a contract extension.
Raul expressed pleasure after learning about a possible contract extension but is still unsure whether to continue in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 or go back to Spain. The player joined Schalke after spending 16 years with Real Madrid and has been in sublime touch thus far.
The Spaniard recently came under heavy criticism for not living up to the expectations but has taken no time to silence his critics with some exhilarating displays in the last few games.
The veteran striker vows to honour his contract at the club before making any decision regarding his future. He confirmed about interest from Spain and revelaed that he might prefer ending his career in his homeland.
Schalke boss http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ralf-c30492 Rangnick reckons that the striker is still wanted at the club despite turning 34 in June. The manager added that Raul’s age is certainly not a factor any more after his recent performances and Schalke can’t afford to part ways with him
during the summer.
While talking to a local newspaper, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Blues chairman, Clemens Tonnies, enthused, "Raul is incredibly endearing. I have made it absolutely clear to him that he belongs with Schalke. We are proud of every minute that Raul plays in a Schalke shirt.
When somebody plays good football, gets involved and identifies himself with the club, then there is nothing to say you should not continue with him."
Tonnies is confident that the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 international won’t decline the offer and will continue doing wonders for the club. He concluded his remarks by saying, "Such an experienced player is very important for our young team and he proves that in every
game,"
Raul, so far, has represented Schalke in five league games this campaign, bagging three goals during the process. The player will next be seen in action against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Freiburg-c40462 on Saturday, September 24.
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