( CNN ) -- Real Madrid 's all-time leading goalscorer Raul has confirmed he is heading to either Germany or England after bidding an emotional farewell to the Spanish club . The 33-year-old has decided to leave the Bernabeu after discussions during the close season with new coach Jose Mourinho and club president Florentino Perez . After making his debut for the club aged 17 , Raul went on to amass 323 goals in 741 games for Real and he is also his country 's leading scorer with 44 goals in 102 games for Spain . In a tearful speech Raul said his decision to leave was a `` painful one , but I think it is also the correct one , '' and said his next destination will be a club in Germany or England . Speculation has been rife that Raul was on the verge of signing for German club Schalke , but the striker told a press conference his future is yet to be finalized . He said he would make a decision in the next few days : `` I have had very deep discussions with Schalke but there are other teams that are also interested . My future lies in Germany or England . '' Raul won six Spanish league titles and three Champions League crowns during his stay at Madrid , and he told fans who gathered to mark his departure that he would support Real Madrid wherever he went . `` This is a very tough and difficult day , '' he told reporters . `` Football has been my life and Real Madrid my home . Together we have lived unique moments . `` I have worn the shirt of the best team in the world for 15 years . I am now 33 and it was my last chance to experience playing football outside of Spain . It was a long , hard decision , but this is n't a goodbye , but rather a see you later . `` I feel like a footballer still and I will keep on playing but I will always be loyal to Real Madrid . I have tried to give everything in my time here . `` A new period starts today . I have been happy at Real Madrid and I will always be willing to help the club in whatever it needs . '' Tributes poured into Raul from his teammates , including Cristiano Ronaldo who told the club 's official website : `` Playing by Raul 's side has been an honor . I always dreamed of doing so as a kid . '' New Real captain Iker Casillas added : `` Raul is a symbol of Real Madrid . A great captain is defined by ups and downs , knowing how to always make the best of any situation . `` Raul is an example of professionalism and he helped me grow as a player and person . The incredible histories of clubs are written by great footballers , and Raul is one of them . '' Real president Florentino Perez said : `` We will never forget Raul . There are many men who form part of the legend of Real Madrid but few that are chosen to embody the club - Raul is one of those . '' Meanwhile , Raul 's former Real Madrid teammate Guti has signed a two-year deal with Besiktas , the Turkish club have confirmed on their website . The 33-year-old joined the youth academy aged just nine and made his debut for Real in 1995 . He went on to make 542 appearances , scoring 77 goals . Besiktas , based in the Turkish capital Istanbul , finished fourth in the league last season and play the first-leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie this Thursday .
Raul leaves Spanish giants Real Madrid after 18 years at the club . The 33-year-old says he is heading for either Germany or England . Raul joined Real Madrid in 1992 and is the club 's leading scorer with 323 goals in 741 games . He is also Spain 's all-time leading scorer with 44 goals in 102 games .