Real Madrid legend Raul is in town to speak with the New York Cosmos — and will be attending tonight’s Indy Eleven clash.

Multiple sources tell EOS the on-again, off-again talks between club and player are once again underway. The Spanish legend arrived in New York this week with his wife and children in tow as he weighs out his playing future.

Raul was expected to join the Cosmos halfway through the Fall Championship season. Both head coach Giovanni Savarese and former national team comrade Marcos Senna met with the Spanish star twice this year in an attempt to lure him into the fray.

However, a surprise offer to become part of the technical staff of his former club, Real Madrid, put those plans to rest. Meanwhile, his former club Al Sadd also tried to lure the Spanish legend back to Qatar as the director of their Aspire Academy, further widening his options. All the while, the Cosmos kept a window open to the player. In fact, Raul was expected to visit New York in early September, but those plans inexplicably changed.

So far, discussions are said to be going “exceptionally well.” Both player and club are discussing a future in New York for the 2015 NASL season — and beyond. While the Cosmos are interested in Raul for his playing ability, they are also offering a future within the club as their Youth Academy director there after. Further, Raul’s wife is said to be particularly taken by the club and city, with personal aspirations to continue her work in the fashion industry.

What may sway his decision, however, could be what he sees on the field against Indy Eleven on Saturday night. What he will witness is certainly up in the air. While the New York Cosmos lived up to their dominating reputation during the Spring season, they have hit a lull this fall. Attendance has also been an issue the club has struggled to overcome. That may very well continue as the Cosmos expect a rain-soaked evening at Hofstra. Moreover, Indy Eleven has caused this side fits all season long.

Nevertheless, Raul is said to be particularly interested in “reviving the Cosmos name” and taking on the Cosmos “project” for the coming season.