Present at a press conference this Saturday, Carlo Ancelotti spoke about the future of Karim Benzema, subject to many rumors in recent days.
The bomb was dropped this week – Tuesday – by the Madrid press: Karim Benzema would have agreed to join Saudi Arabia at the end of the season. Yes, but here it is, the tricolor striker has finally decided to backtrack to stay an additional season at Real Madrid, despite the pharaonic contract that awaited him in the extremely rich oil country – we are talking about 200 million euros per season.
Invited to the press this Saturday, on the eve of the Merengue’s last match of the season, against Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabéu, Carlo Ancelotti was necessarily asked about the Benzema case. And the transalpine technician from confirm that the 2022 Ballon d’Or would still be a Real Madrid player next season, who should automatically extend his lease for one year.
“I think it’s clear”
“Benzema is ready to play tomorrow (Sunday), first announced the former PSG coach. He still has a year on his contract. I think that’s clear. I agree with Benzema. Internet is not reality. The legends of this club must retire at Real Madrid. That’s what I believe and what the club believes. But the player may not think the same. »
Carlo Ancelotti was also asked about the Harry Kane rumour. “I’m sure you’re all curious to see what happens next season. But Kane is a Tottenham player and we have to respect that.”thus dropped the Italian strategist, who should continue his mission on the sidelines of Casa Blanca next season.
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