Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema is reported to be seriously considering making a shock decision regarding his future at the club.
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According to Relevo, the reigning Ballon d'Or winner is pondering making a spectacular exit from the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Frenchman is approaching the final weeks of his current deal with Los Blancos and while rumours of a one-year extension close to being agreed were previously mooted, it seems the veteran forward may opt to make a different decision.
In the 2021/22 campaign, the Lyon native had a historic season with Real, culminating in him being acknowledged as the best player in the world. However, the 35-year-old has failed to replicate those performances this season, with Los Merengues failing to retain their European and Spanish top-flight titles too.
The forward has been plagued by injuries in this campaign, and with the possibility of manager Carlo Ancelotti leaving as well as the rejuvenation of the squad in the next window, Benzema appears to be considering calling time on his 14-year career in the Spanish capital.
The same report claims that Saudi Arabian teams are interested in luring the ex-Olympique Lyon man to the Middle East and are willing to offer him €100 million (R2.1 billion) a year to play for them.
Like Cristiano Ronaldo, the Gulf nation reportedly hopes to use Benzema to further boost their profile as a footballing nation as they contemplate bidding for the rights to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
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It is said the chiefs in Madrid would not stand in the club icon's way if he wanted to leave, but until he communicates his desire to do so, the record UEFA Champions League winners are continuing with their plans for next season with the playmaking striker in their team.
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