Karim Benzema is expected to decide his future very soon, with the bid from Al Ittihad on the table for the Real Madrid forward. He has informed Real president Florentino Perez about the bid, and it will be a very important 24 hours ahead for the striker.
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner had agreed a contract extension with Los Blancos until 2024. But, nothing has been signed yet and he can still choose to leave the club if he desires so.
Karim Benzema to decide his future imminently
The bid from Saudi Arabia is a very tempting one, with a financial offer worth €100 million per season put forth by the club. Moreover, it will also allow him to keep 100% of his image rights, and he will be able to choose his residence.
The 35-year-old was in the form of his life last year, but hasn’t been able to be as consistent this time around. He has had to deal with several injuries this season, which have limited his contributions. But, he has still delivered when counted upon, scoring 18 times in 23 La Liga games.
The Frenchman has broken multiple records during his time at Real Madrid, and is one of the top scorers in the club’s history. If this truly is the end, then Karim Benzema will go down as one of the top strikers the club has seen, in spite of not being able to get as much recognition until 2018.
