Real Madrid have confirmed Karim Benzema will depart as a free agent, and varying reports claim the void he’ll leave could be filled by strikers from Liverpool, Tottenham or Chelsea.
Benzema, 35, remains one of world football’s elite centre-forwards despite his advancing age. Indeed, the fact he’s the current Ballon d’Or holder is proof of that.
Benzema’s current deal at the Bernabeu expires this summer and Real had hoped the veteran Frenchman would sign a one-year extension.
The club’s transfer priority this summer is the capture of Jude Bellingham. As such, Real intended to delay their pursuit of a Benzema successor until 2024.
However, amid intense speculation he’s bound for Saudi Ar …
- June 4, 2023
