According to reports, Karim Benzema has told Real Madrid that he has received an enticing offer from a Saudi Arabian club.
Benzema has only a year left on his contract with the Spanish side and he has already made a decision regarding his future.
However, it is uncertain if the Frenchman has accepted or rejected the deal but the offer is a staggering and attractive one proposed by the unknown Saudi club.
It is said that Real Madrid are willing to let Karim Benzema exit the club if he desires so.
Spanish media outlet, AS are stating that the tabled offer to the 35-year-old is estimated to be about £346 million and above for over two seasons in the Saudi Pro League.
They also report that It would include him being remunerated as an ambassador for a planned World Cup bid supposedly for the 2030 edition of the mundial.
Karim Benzema is Real Madrid’s second-highest scorer in history with 354 goals in 647 appearances.
The Frenchman is behind only Cristiano Ronaldo, who made a switch to Al Nassr in January from Manchester United.
Benzema has the full support of his manager Carlo Ancelotti for the 2023 Ballon d’Or after scoring 18 goals in only 23 league games with one La Liga match left to play.
Anyway, his goals contribution couldn’t lead Real Madrid to a back-to-back Spanish top-flight league triumph with Barcelona already scooping the 2022/23 crown.
Los Blancos also couldn’t defend their 2021/22 Champions League triumph as they were annihilated out of the competition by Manchester City.
Karim Benzema is set to miss the last league encounter of the campaign when Real Madrid trade tackles with Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.
The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner received five stitches to his right foot after an injury he suffered in the 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano
Additionally, Fiorentino Perez has reportedly called Karim Benzema to discuss his future, as rumors continue to linger over the ex-olympique lyonnais forward’s future.
Based on reports from Catalunya Radio, Perez phoned the Benzema to deliver to him this message.
“If you’re leaving, tell me; you deserve to do what you think is best for you.”
This probably gives an insight that the 35-year-old might be on the verge of leaving Real Madrid with Fiorentino Perez seemingly not pushing back on the possibility.
Reports have linked the White Angels with a possible acquisition of Espanyol’s Joselu Mayo during the summer to offer back-up for Karim Benzema.
There are also speculations indicating that Los Merengues are also eyeing Harry Kane as possible replacement for the Frenchman.
Various sources have reported this campaign that a contract renewal has been agreed for next season, however, there is nothing concrete currently.
Karim Benzema joined Real Madrid from Olympique Lyonnais on the 9th of July 2009 and he has gone on to produce greatness in his 14-year stay with the side so far.
He joined Real Madrid at the age of 21 for €35 million and he has scored 353 goals in 647 appearances.
