According to a new report verified by esteemed sports websites, Karim Benzema has agreed to a new one-year contract extension with the club and is expected to leave the organization in 2024.
According to the UK Mirror, Benzema recently declined a lucrative offer to go to Saudi Arabia. The Frenchman would have joined his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, who completed a sensational transfer to Al-Nassr in January if he had chosen to leave the La Liga champions.
Benzema, who won the Ballon d’Or last year, is still an important player for Real Madrid. In all competitions, he scored 44 goals, 15 of which came during their Champions League run. The 35-year-old has scored 25 goals so far this season, despite the fact that they are about to give up their La Liga title.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid defeated Chelsea 2-0 (4-0 overall) on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge to clinch their spot in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Real Madrid advanced to the last four for the tenth time in the previous twelve seasons thanks to two goals from Rodrygo on the night.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team will likely compete against fellow favourites Manchester City, who are now leading 3-0 ahead of Wednesday’s second leg against Bayern Munich.
Up until Real Madrid scored the first goal on the counter-attack, it was all Chelsea by the beginning of the second half as the Blues got stronger and stronger and scoring opportunities went begging, but they were undoubtedly the side in total control.
In the 58th minute, Rodrygo scored after a scramble in the six-yard box, and in the 80th, the Brazilian forward walked the ball into the goal to make it 2-0. When it mattered most, in the final third, Real Madrid were much superior despite Chelsea’s many attempts to come back into the match.
Karim Benzema salary, contract and net worth
Karim Benzema earns £278,000 per week, and £14,456,000 per year playing for Real Madrid. Karim Benzema’s net worth is £126,256,000. Karim Benzema is 34 years old and was born in France. His current contract expires on June 30, 2024.
