Karim Benzema will extend his expiring contract with Real Madrid for one year, Fabrizio Romano reported on Twitter on Wednesday. The 34-year-old attacker has been playing in the shirt of . since the summer of 2009 los Blancos and add an extra season to it. Real also expect Benzema to win the Ballon d’Or this year and want to reward him for his great form in recent months.
The 97-time French international played in the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo for years, but after his departure developed into the big man at the forefront of Real. Benzema was of great importance to coach Carlo Ancelotti’s team last season, as he played a large part in winning LaLiga and the Champions League with 44 goals and 15 assists in 46 games. He is now being rewarded for that.
Real Madrid are set to complete the agreement with Karim Benzema to extend his contract until June 2024. ???? #RealMadrid
Real expect Benzema to be Ballon d’Or winner — also celebrating his incredible year with new contract. pic.twitter.com/HUT0cd0AdZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 5, 2022
The attacker was also named European Footballer of the Year and finished as top scorer in LaLiga (27 goals) and the Champions League (fifteen goals), respectively. Benzema has scored four goals in seven games for his club so far this season and won the European Supercup. Ancelotti has raved about his captaincy and was reportedly determined to keep the Frenchman at the Santiago Bernabeu for at least two more seasons. Benzema has now signed for at least one season.
The Italian trainer praised Benzema at the end of last season and spoke about his chances of winning the prestigious personal prize for the best footballer in the world, which the attacker has not yet managed to win in his career. “I don’t know if he’s going to win the Ballon d’Or, but Benzema is definitely the best player in the world right now. There is no one else with his qualities and efficiency,” said Ancelotti.
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