According to a copy from daily mailReal Madrid superstar Karim Benzema will extend his stay until the summer of 2024. Los Blancos are understood to have offered him a contract extension and the France star has verbally agreed to the deal, disappointing potential suitors such as Manchester United, who are eyeing a move this summer.
Benzema has been impressive at Real Madrid so far this season
The Ballon d’Or winner has been huge in Carlo Ancelotti’s frontline over the past few years and has enjoyed a prolific campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu this season. The 35-year-old has scored 18 times in 27 appearances for the Madrid giants so far this season and has provided four assists in all areas.
Even at this age, the French superstar shows no signs of stopping as he averages 4.7 shots, 2.2 key passes and 0.6 dribbles per 90 minutes in La Liga.He also works very well in the final third, based on his 87% pass completion rate in the league (data from who scored).
The prolific forward, who has been at Real Madrid since 2009, is out of contract at the end of this season. However, if renewed, he will stay at the Madrid giants until the summer of 2024.
Good move for Ancelotti to offer contract extension?
Karim Benzema is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. He helped Real Madrid win the Champions League four times in 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, scoring key goals in many important games.
Benzema’s style of play is characterized by his excellent finishing ability, vision and ball-handling skills. He’s a very technical player who can create chances for himself and his teammates. He’s also a strong and physical player who can handle the ball and lead his teammates up the floor. Additionally, he is able to read the game well and make intelligent moves to create space for himself and his teammates.
Even at this age, Benzema is still scoring his markers and will only continue to do so if he can maintain the kind of richness we’re seeing so far. Ancelotti has therefore done well to extend his contract for another year, as Benzema will undoubtedly play a key role next season as well.
