The time has finally come for Schalke fans to wave ‘adios’ to one of their stars of recent years, Former Spain international Raul took part in his final training session on Monday, before flying to the USA with his team mates.

The 34-year-old joined the Bundesliga club after 15 years with Real Madrid and scored 40 goals in 98 games, helping his side to win the German Cup and reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2011.

He is expected to join a host of other European stars in the MLS while, at the other end of the age scale, 18-year-old midfielder Julian Draxler has been included in Germany’s provisional squad for Euro 2012.

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