The prospect of Benzema leaving Real Madrid is entirely possible after the French striker received a “fatal” offer from Saudi Arabia.
According to sources from journalist Alfredo Matilla (Marca site) and Relevo site, Karim Benzema is considering the possibility of leaving Real Madrid to move to Saudi Arabia to play football in the summer of 2023.
The contract between Benzema and Real Madrid expires at the end of the season. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti once hinted at the possibility of the French striker staying at the Bernabeu for another year, even the Spanish media revealed that the two sides also reached an oral agreement.
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However, an unnamed team from Saudi Arabia suddenly sent an extremely lucrative offer to Benzema. Specifically, the superstar born in 1987 will receive a salary of 200 million euros for a 2-year contract (ie 100 million euros/year). Notably, this remuneration does not include image and advertising royalties.
It should be added that Middle Eastern countries have a completely tax-free policy for players, which means that Benzema does not have to pay any tax for the treatment of 100 million euros/season.
Saudi Arabian football people are trying to attract many high-class stars to raise the status of the national championship (Saudi Pro League). At the beginning of the year, Al Nassr successfully recruited Cristiano Ronaldo with a salary of 200 million euros/year (including salary, bonus, image rights, advertising).
Last time, “big man” Al Hilal was also said to be ready to “roll out the red carpet” to lure Lionel Messi with a salary of 400 million euros/year.
In the 2022/23 season, Benzema contributed 30 goals and 6 assists after 40 matches in all competitions for Real. However, he personally declined significantly compared to last season, while the Bernabeu team failed to become the former king of the Champions League, La Liga and only won the King’s Cup title.
Relevo emphasized, Real members are feeling that the 2022 Golden Ball farewell to the Bernabeu is very close. Besides waiting for the beloved player to make the final decision, the “Royal Team” begins the process of looking for a replacement for Benzema in the summer transfer window of 2023.
According to the media, Harry Kane (Tottenham) will be Real’s top target. In addition to the Bernabeu team, MU and Bayern Munich also pay special attention to the English striker.
