Raul Offered New Contract At Schalke

Schalke CEO Clemens Tonnies has said that he is waiting for Raul’s answer to the club’s offer of a new contract, as negotiations continue over the length of the proposed extension.

The 34-year-old striker has been an ever-present figure in Schalke’s attack since he arrived at the club in the summer of 2010, but doubts remain about his future in Gelsenkirchen as he enters the final months of his contract.

Schalke are interested in extending Raul’s contract until 2013, while the former Real Madrid ace is keen on a two-year deal.

“We have made him a really good offer, and I believe that the lack of progress is not about his salary, but the length of the contract,” Tonnies told Sport1.

“Now it is up to him to decide.”

The Schalke chief also commented on the situation of Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, whom the club are keen to hold on to as his contract expires in 2013.

“We will honour his accomplishments with the club and we want to keep him as well,” Tonnies said.

“He is now playing at a club where he can win titles.”