Karim Benzema Transfer: La Liga: Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is touted has opted to leave the club after 14 years. However, the Balon D’or winner has refuted the claims of his move to Saudi Arabian outfit AL ittihad as of now. Follow La Liga Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
““Stay or leave Real Madrid? At the moment, I’m here… we have a game on Saturday”.”. Benzema stated.
“Speak to Madrid fans? Speak about what? Why speaking of the future if I’m in Madri ”.
“Who’s speaking is internet, and reality it NOT internet”.”. he added.
Karim Benzema moved to Real Madrid from Lyon in 2009. Over the course of his 14-year stint with the Spanish club, the 35-year-old striker scored 353 goals in 647 matches. The Frenchman is considered the club’s most decorated player winning a record 25 trophies with Los Blancos.
Benzema’s trophy collection with Real Madrid includes 4 La Liga titles, 3 Copa del Rey trophies, 4 Spanish Super Cups, 5 Champions League titles, 4 UEFA Super Cup trophies and 5 Club World Cups.
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Benzema has made 647 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 353 goals and giving 165 assists, culminating in a Ballon d’Or last season. His 2021-22 season will be remembered as one of the finest ever, as he won La Liga and one of the most spectacular Champions League triumphs in history.
Benzema was expected to continue at Real Madrid for one more season, having allegedly come to terms on a new contract until 2024. According to various sources, Benzema has changed his mind amid suspicions of a massive offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad.
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Apart from Benzema, PSG forward Lionel Messi has also received a lucrative offer from club Al-Hilal. As per numerous reports, the Argentine has been offered a contract worth € 1 billion. However, sources close to Messi have revealed that the World Cup winner wants to play in Europe. In addition to Messi, Al-Hilal has reportedly made offers to high-profile players such as Sergio Busquets, Marco Verratti, and Jordi Alba. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo completed his first season with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Benzema’s final game will be a home match against Athletic Club at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night. Real Madrid will be fully aware of Benzema’s exit, since the club has no clear alternative lined up for the Frenchman. Instead, they planned to hire his replacement for the next season.
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