The 2022-2023 season has come to an end, and the focus of major European clubs will be on attracting and strengthening. La Liga giants Real Madrid's 22-23 season can only be regarded as unsatisfactory, they only won a painless Copa del Rey trophy, avoiding the embarrassment of all four seasons. The two-way defeat in the league and the Champions League also indicates that in the upcoming summer transfer window, the Galaxy will once again stir up the storm and invest heavily in signings. But before the transfer window opened, Real Madrid were the first to receive bad news, their striker number one may be leaving!
Benzema's contract with Real Madrid is set to expire this summer, and so far the two sides have not been able to agree on a renewal. According to the latest revelations from Spain's Marca newspaper, Benzema is more likely to leave La Liga this summer than to stay in Real Madrid, ending a 14-year journey with Real Madrid and opening a new chapter in his career. And his next home is likely to be the victory of the Saudi team Riyadh, when he will join forces with Cristiano Ronaldo, and the Saudi giants whose strength has been further strengthened will also attack the goal of dominating the Saudi Premier League and even the Asian Champions League!
Benzema, born in 1987, will turn 36 this year, an age that for a professional footballer also indicates that he will inevitably go downhill. Although it has long passed, Benzema is still an indispensable number one in Real Madrid's forward line. He has played 42 games for Real Madrid this season, contributing 30 goals and six assists, a bit down from last season, but still very efficient. Since Cristiano Ronaldo's departure, he has been the most trusted player in the Real Madrid forward line.
However, in June, Benzema's contract will expire, and the attitude of Real Madrid's top management has been cold for veterans. From Raul to Ronaldo to Ramos, these legendary stars of Real Madrid's history have not ended well in the Galaxy battleship, so Benzema also has to think about his future in advance. According to Spanish media, in Benzema's contract, there is a "Golden Globe clause", because he won the Ballon d'Or last year, so Benzema can actively choose to activate the clause and automatically renew his contract with Real Madrid for another year. But so far, Benzema seems to have not made a decision to renew his contract, and the French striker who has played for Real Madrid for 14 years is infinitely close to leaving.
Subsequently, the Spanish media "Relevo" followed up and broke the news that a Saudi league team had made a huge offer for Benzema, with an annual salary of a staggering $100 million. Fans speculate that this club is likely to be Riyadh Victory, played by Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite the introduction of Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyadh Victory has remained empty this season, and in order to seek a breakthrough, it has become a decision they have to make to continue to invest heavily in signings. If they can sign Benzema again, then this Saudi giants can form the forward twin of Cristiano Ronaldo + Benzema, although both are no longer young, but with their strength, playing in the Asian League is still more than enough, when Riyadh victory is not only expected to dominate the Saudi Premier League, but also the top of the Asian Champions League, it will no longer be an unattainable dream!
I wonder if this striker pair, who once brought Real Madrid three consecutive Champions League titles, can join forces again in the Saudi League?