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Real Madrid's record-breaking captain Raul will join MLS side New York Red Bulls next season, according to Spanish daily Marca.
The Madrid-based newspaper, that has close ties with Real, claims Raul is eager to play in America and will be paid the same wage he receives at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 32-year-old, who is Real's all-time top scorer, has been at Los Blancos since he was 17 and enjoyed a trophy-laden career. He has slipped down the pecking order of late as club president Florentino Perez builds another team of galacticos.
Raul recently admitted he was considering his future at Real. "For 15 years I have won practically everything, and in the last three months I have played less," he said. "It's not an ideal situation for any player."
Raul's agent Gines Carvajal has confirmed that a number of clubs have shown an interest in the player, but added that his client could remain at Real.
Carvajal said: "Some clubs have asked about Raul, but that is a question that depends exclusively on the player and he is very happy in Madrid."
The New York Red Bulls are reportedly trying to build a team of superstars and have been linked with Barcelona striker Thierry Henry and a bid to tempt AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini out of retirement.
David Beckham left Real Madrid to join MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 and raised the global profile of the U.S. league.
The Madrid-based newspaper, that has close ties with Real, claims Raul is eager to play in America and will be paid the same wage he receives at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 32-year-old, who is Real's all-time top scorer, has been at Los Blancos since he was 17 and enjoyed a trophy-laden career. He has slipped down the pecking order of late as club president Florentino Perez builds another team of galacticos.
Raul recently admitted he was considering his future at Real. "For 15 years I have won practically everything, and in the last three months I have played less," he said. "It's not an ideal situation for any player."
Raul's agent Gines Carvajal has confirmed that a number of clubs have shown an interest in the player, but added that his client could remain at Real.
Carvajal said: "Some clubs have asked about Raul, but that is a question that depends exclusively on the player and he is very happy in Madrid."
The New York Red Bulls are reportedly trying to build a team of superstars and have been linked with Barcelona striker Thierry Henry and a bid to tempt AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini out of retirement.
David Beckham left Real Madrid to join MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 and raised the global profile of the U.S. league.
I prefer the marketing and franchise system of the MLS over the european model.
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