After 16 Years Raul Gonzalez Leaves Real Madrid

After 16 years....33-year-old Raul Gonzalez Blanco leaves Spanish giants Real Madrid. He is heading for German club Schalke 04 to play in Bundesliga. An era of achivements ends in Real Madrid.

He was just 17 when he joined Real Madrid and won six leagues, three European Cups, two Intercontinental Cups, one European Super Cup and four Copa del Rey in 15 seasons at the club. Raul has opted for the German club in order to increase his tally of 66 goals record in the Champions League.

Since 1994, he played 700 official games between league and international cups for Real Madrid.

We hope a great career in Schalke 04 too. You have made Real and Spain proud. Good Luck Raul!