Since his contract at Santiago Bernabeu expiresat the end of June, Real Madrid‘s prolific striker Karim Benzema will be free to sign with any club on a Bosman deal.There hadbeen no word on a contract extension, leading to increasing rumors about his future intentions.
Although his production has dropped this year, the French aceis still contributing to the team’s success as theyenter the season’s home stretch. Thus, ayear after winning the Ballon d’Or, he continues to be a crucial cog for Los Blancos.
Over the course of the season, he scored 44 goals for the team, 15 of which came in the Champions League.Although the 35-year-old’s team is on pace to lose theirLa Ligatitle to arch-rivalsBarcelona, he has scored 25 goals so far this season.
Real Madrid stay or Saudi Arabia move: What next for Karim Benzema?
Recently, the striker was offered a huge contract to play in Saudi Arabia, but he declined it in order to remain in European football. Using a similar strategy, his former colleague Cristiano Ronaldo made a sensational transfer to Saudiclub Al-Nassr in January, where he is reportedly earning over €200 million per year.
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner has made a name for himself in recent seasons thanks to his ability to have a significant impression. As a result,according to the Spanish newspaper Marca, he is prepared to alsoturn down a transfer to Saudi Arabia this summer in favor of remaining with Real Madrid.
Even if at least one Middle Eastern team has reached out to him this month, Benzema is set on remaining with his current Spanish club. In fact, the current European champions haveagreed to keep the Frenchmanon their roster until the summer of 2024.
Benzema’s Ballon d’Or victory prompted the Whitesto exercise an option to extend his contract by a year, and they have done so with the Frenchman’s approval.Since Endrick Felipe won’t be able to join the team until next July, Real Madrid havedecided to keep its current undisputed starting striker.
