Real Madrid News
Real Madrid president remains uninformed about legend striker’s decision on his future
The most recent development in the Karim Benzema transfer saga has left fans puzzled. The Frenchman appeared to be on his way out of Real Madrid after receiving an irresistible offer from Al-Ittihad. However, his recent interview has once again left the door open to him staying.
When asked about his future during, Benzema dropped a cryptic hint towards his future. He refused to rule out the possibility of him staying and went on to call stories on the internet false.
“Speak to the fans? Speak about what? Why should I speak of the future if I’m in Madrid? It’s the internet speaking, and reality is not the internet.”
According to reports from Spanish outlet Diario AS, Benzema has not communicated his desire to leave the club to the administrators. No one in Real Madrid believes that the Frenchman will leave without telling Florentino Perez, and there appears to be optimism once again at the club offices.
At the moment, the Ballon d’Or winner has both options on his table. The offer from Saudi Arabia promises him a lucrative contract with all the luxuries of his choice while Real Madrid offers him another season of competitive and European football.
Benzema will likely not reveal any decision over his future until Real Madrid play their final La Liga game of the season later this week. After all, the Frenchman may be masking the offer from Saudi to maintain peace ahead of the team’s final game.
Benzema’s continuity would be a blessing for Carlo Ancelotti ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, given that the club has no direct replacement. If the French star decides to leave, however, options like Roberto Firmino could be considered.
Real Madrid News
English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’
Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.
A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records and a second straight Player of the Year award has not gone unnoticed in English footballing media.
Now one of the English game’s most respected voices has added his name to the growing list of believers.
Lineker backs Bellingham
Asked whether Bellingham can go on to become one of the greatest players of all time, England legend Gary Lineker left no room for doubt.
“Yes, I’ve been saying it for a long time now. If he avoids serious injury or falls of the rails which he won’t I’m sure.
“He’s so good at football, he’s got everything. He’s a superstar and carries himself like a superstar,” he said (h/t Track Radio).
The verdict chimes comes in the midst of a wider chorus of acclaim in recent days. Roy Keane tipped him to become one of the greatest of all time after the Croatia rout, with Ian Wright and Micah Richards among others queuing up to praise him.
Backed by the numbers
The acclaim for Bellingham comes on the back of an extraordinary international break for Bellingham.
Against Croatia, Bellingham scored one and created three in the 7-0 win, becoming the first England player to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993.
He finished the window with one goal and four assists and was named UEFA’s Player of the Round.
That international excellence has carried over to the Bernabeu, where he has settled into a free number 10 role under Jose Mourinho and sits as the club’s joint-leading creator.
Bellingham was part of Real Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Villarreal as well, and was unlucky not to register an assist when Vinicius Jr.’s goal was disallowed.
The Englishman will be looking to make an impact once again when Real Madrid take on AS Roma this Wednesday.
