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Karim Benzema could leave Real Madrid if the club signs Erling Haaland
Karim Benzema could leave Real Madrid if the club signs Erling Haaland
January 21, 2022 Authorbet365baji
Karim Benzema, a French forward for Real
Madrid, has threatened to depart if the club signs Erling Haaland next summer. The prolific
34-year-old has 24 goals in his 27 appearances for Real Madrid this season and finds the club's
open overtures to Haaland insulting.
The veteran would be 'unwilling' to give up his Real Madrid career, according to the Catalan side. He would only consider leaving the Bernabeu if the young Norwegian arrived, leaving Madrid to decide.
El Nacional points out that this would jeopardise Benzema's goal to stay as the attack leader for Los Blancos. The Borussia Dortmund star is known for playing as the focal point of the attack.
When a release clause in his contract kicks in at the end of the season, the Norwegian international will be available for £64 million. At that price, potentially signing a player of Haaland's calibre would be a deal too good to pass up.
However, Madrid president Florentino Perez will be forced to choose between the magnificent Norwegian and his devoted goal machine. According to El Nacional, Perez cannot afford to lose probably the club's most outstanding player next season, especially given Benzema's strong impact in the dressing room.
On the other hand, Benzema is keen on staying in Madrid. According to El Nacional, the player told Perez that he intended to stay with the club until the end of his career. If Madrid forces him to leave, the Frenchman will be inundated with offers.
PSG, where Kylian Mbappe presently plays, has expressed interest in El Nacional. Mbappe and Benzema have formed an excellent partnership for France in the final third. Benzema wants Mbappe to join him in Madrid, but they may play together at PSG instead.
The veteran would be 'unwilling' to give up his Real Madrid career, according to the Catalan side. He would only consider leaving the Bernabeu if the young Norwegian arrived, leaving Madrid to decide.
El Nacional points out that this would jeopardise Benzema's goal to stay as the attack leader for Los Blancos. The Borussia Dortmund star is known for playing as the focal point of the attack.
When a release clause in his contract kicks in at the end of the season, the Norwegian international will be available for £64 million. At that price, potentially signing a player of Haaland's calibre would be a deal too good to pass up.
However, Madrid president Florentino Perez will be forced to choose between the magnificent Norwegian and his devoted goal machine. According to El Nacional, Perez cannot afford to lose probably the club's most outstanding player next season, especially given Benzema's strong impact in the dressing room.
On the other hand, Benzema is keen on staying in Madrid. According to El Nacional, the player told Perez that he intended to stay with the club until the end of his career. If Madrid forces him to leave, the Frenchman will be inundated with offers.
PSG, where Kylian Mbappe presently plays, has expressed interest in El Nacional. Mbappe and Benzema have formed an excellent partnership for France in the final third. Benzema wants Mbappe to join him in Madrid, but they may play together at PSG instead.