Karim Benzema Received Saudi Offer Last Week But Real Madrid Want Him To Stay

There has been a bit of confusion surrounding the future of Karim Benzema lately. The forward was expected to sign a renewal at Real Madrid until 2024. But the player is now considering a potential move away from Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.

The speculations linking Benzema with an exit from Real Madrid came shortly after he received a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, worth up to €200 million for two years, along with other benefits, including the creation of schools for children.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the offer from Saudi Arabia came last week, just before the game against Sevilla.

Real Madrid were quick to figure out that the forward is considering taking up the offer instead of continuing at Santiago Bernabeu. It must be mentioned that there have been a few questions raised over Benzema’s fitness and commitment to the team this season.

But those questions have mostly been quashed by the club and its coaching staff, who are keen on keeping hold of Benzema. The player is currently discussing his future with his camp and family.

Real Madrid have been informed of the situation and are still ready to offer him a contract extension until 2024, should the Frenchman opt to stay at the Bernabeu for one more year.

Benzema’s potential exit, though, could force the club to go after a new striker in the upcoming summer transfer window. They have been linked with a move for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane, but negotiating with Daniel Levy is proving to be an obstacle.

Real Madrid, therefore, will prefer Benzema to stay till 2024 when the club are expected to go after either Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.