Official: Madrid's "Real" legend Raul will play for "Cosmos" club

New York's "Cosmos" club on Thursday confirmed that their team's honor in the upcoming season will be defended by Madrid's "Real" legend Raul. Rumors that the 37-year-old Spanish legend would join the US team had been circulating for some time, but the final point was put today. The striker signed a long-term contract with "Cosmos." Raul in the legendary US club will not only play, but also take on the position of technical director in the "Cosmos" youth academy. "The Cosmos club is known all over the world. Many famous footballers have played in this team, so I am glad that I can represent this team's name," said the striker. Raul spent the last two years at "Al Sadd." Raul is best known for his time at Madrid's "Real" club, where he scored 323 goals in 741 games played.