Real Madrid legend Raul says the presence of president Florentino Perez won't decide any future return.
Raul is currently working as an ambassador for LaLiga and New York Cosmos in the Big Apple.
"The day I decide I want to return to Real Madrid I will, whether Florentino is president or not," he told Radio Cope.
"Soccer is growing a lot, they know the league, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico ... MLS is increasing in this country and fans can watch football from six or seven in the morning till night.
"I miss maybe going to training, but it was a very thoughtful decision. After 21 years it was time to do other things."