Source: Daily_Mail
Raul rebuffs mega-money move to City, insisting he wants to end career at Madrid
Real Madrid captain Raul has confirmed interest from Manchester City in his services but insists he wants to finish his career at the Bernabeu. No go: Real Madrid captain Raul has reportedly snubbed a mega-money move to Eastlands this summerSpanish media yesterday claimed City were hoping to tempt the 31-year-old forward to England in a massive deal, and although Eastlands boss Mark Hughes subsequently played down the reports, Raul revealed in today's Marca that there had been contact. However, Madrid's all-time record goalscorer, who made his debut for the Spanish giants 15 years ago, was also adamant that he has no intention of leaving his home-town club. 'It's true that there has been contact with my representative Gines Carvajal from Manchester City, but I've not considered it because I'm not going to leave here. 'I'm only thinking about finishing my career at Real Madrid, which is my club and where I still have many things to do,' he said. 'When they told me of City's offer I didn't have a single moment's doubt. My place is here and I still think I can help the team win titles.' Raul's agent Carvajal added: 'Yes, it's true that there has been interest and nothing more. 'When I told Raul about the offer he told me he didn't want to waste time on this matter. City have a good project, but Raul is a Real Madrid man.' Manchester City deny deal for £35m Real Madrid icon RaulStephen Ireland: Time for Manchester City to knock United off their pedestal Milito dreams of England move as Spurs, City and United are linked with transfer battle for Argentina ace