Madrid striker Raul to ponder future after season

Madrid striker Raul to ponder future after season

Published Apr. 22, 2010 4:24 p.m. ET

Raul Gonzalez will take stock of his career at Real Madrid at the end of this season.

The striker's contract expires in 2011 and speculation about his future has mounted in recent months. The 32-year-old Spaniard has played mainly as a substitute in the second half of the season with Gonzalo Higuain, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema taking preference in attack.

"Right now I'm not going to retire," Raul said Thursday. "I'd like to see out the year left on my contract. We'll see what happens at the end of the season. I want to keep playing football."

The former Spain striker has started eight games and scored four goals in the league this season.

Raul made his debut for Madrid in 1994 and has won six league trophies and three Champions League titles.

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