Raul de Tomas: “I will fight for Real Madrid spot”

Raul de Tomas wants to be a part of Real Madrid’s first team squad next season after returning from a two-year loan at Rayo Vallecano.

The 24-year-old netted 14 La Liga goals in 32 starts for Rayo this season but it was not enough to save the side from relegation back to the second tier.

A report in Marca this week said Madrid valued the striker at €35m amid interest from Benfica and there has previously been reported interest in him from Real Betis and Valencia, however the Madrid native is reported to be keen to stay in the Spanish capital.

“My aim is to try to continue playing in La Liga,” De Tomas explained in an interview with Marca.

“Maintaining many years in the elite is the most important thing and I hope I can continue playing at this level for many years.

“I’m ready to play for Real Madrid, the only thing I have to say is that I have to return because I have a contract and what has to happen will happen.

“Zidane was my idol and in his day I noticed pressure training at his orders but you learn from everything. From everything negative you can learn. I hope I can show Zidane who I am and everything goes well.

“There have been good moments and bad times. You learn from everything. Last year we (Rayo) went up and this year, quite the opposite. We have to learn and move forward.”

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