French international and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema commented on the possibility of leaving the club at the end of his contract.
Several reports have confirmed that Benzema will be leaving the team in the summer of 2023 after a successful 14-year career filled with titles and achievements.
While attending the “Marca Legend” ceremony organized by the Spanish newspaper to honor the French star as one of the legends of the Spanish league, Benzema commented on his situation with the team.
Benzema started his statement by expressing his pride in his career. He recalled the time when he signed with Real Madrid, and how he had dreamt of playing for the team as a child.
The French person continued, “There is no better club than Real Madrid. Playing at Santiago Bernabeu is something enjoyable, the place where the greatest players in this sport have played.”
Wuwaṣṣil said, “I believe the happiest day of my life was when Florentino came to my house (to sign me). We all know who he is. I asked him if he was the person who brought Zidane or the Brazilian Ronaldo, who are my idols.”
Regarding his greatest achievement in his career, he stated, “My first goal with Real Madrid,” and about his favorite opponent, the Frenchman added, “Barcelona is definitely my favorite opponent.”
Benzema added, “My best achievement with Real Madrid? Winning the UEFA Champions League trophy last year (2022) was something exceptional for me.”
The following paragraph is about the love and support that Real Madrid fans show towards the player. The player expresses his gratitude towards the fans’ love and acknowledges their importance in motivating him to perform well on the field. He also mentions that they are a crucial factor in the team’s success, just like the 11 players on the field.
When asked about his future with Real Madrid, the Frenchman replied, “So far, I am with Real Madrid, and we have a match this weekend.”
He continued: “I am incredibly proud of my job, and I enjoy every moment at Real Madrid. Going to Valdebebas for training is not just work, it is something enjoyable for me.”
The speaker finished by saying, “Why talk about the future when I am still with Real Madrid? The news outlets and websites are the ones discussing these matters, and it is not true.”
What is Karim Benzema’s salary ?
The Spanish newspaper AS reported that Saudi Arabia has increased their offer to bring a Real Madrid striker to 200 million euros per year, up from 100 million euros. However, the negotiating club has not been identified, but other sources suggest it may be the recently crowned champions of the Rochen League.