THE FRENCH, FIRM IN HIS DECISION
Karim Benzema makes it clear where he is going to retire
Published:18/10/2022 - 11:53h
Updated:18/10/2022 - 11:53h
Karim Benzema has declared to the press that his wish is to retire at Real Madrid when the time is right. The attacker sees no other alternative than the merengue box
Karim Benzema has attained the feat to heave his first Balloon of Gold in his career to the 34 years of age, just after signing a campaign for the memory with big traced back in Champions and with a big superiority in League. However, they have been his words after receiving the award what has caused big stir between the fans of the Real Madrid.
And it is that the French has appeared in front of the microphones of 'Wave Zero' to speak on his future, desvelando where plans to withdraw once arrive the moment. "I will withdraw me in the Real Madrid. There is not another option for me", sentenced the white captain, descartando like this the possibility to finish his career in the Olympique Lyon, the one who went the club that opened him the doors to the European elite.
Already regarding the Balloon of Gold, did to know that the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo was one of his motivations that had to win the contest. "It was an honour play with him, is a beast. The day that was put me in the head the ambition to be more. Since it went I am motivated to do more things in the field", affirmed the leading Frenchman.
Finally, desveló which were his dreams when it began to be professional footballer. "Had three dreams, buy a house to my mother, play in the Real Madrid and have a Balloon of Gold. It is a trophy that dreamed from small. This is for the people that always has been with me, therefore it is the Balloon of the Village", concluded Benzema.
Karim Benzema announces: "I will withdraw in Real Madrid. There's No other option for me", have said to Wave Zero right after the Ballon d'Or ceremony. 🚨⚪️ #Benzema pic.twitter.com/pzv6ub4z2d
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His numbers
The 2021/22 was by far his best season to sportive level. In 46 commitments marked in 44 occasions and delivered 15 assistances in all the competitions that contested, being the 'Pichichi' of LaLiga and the maximum scorer in Champions. Besides, it topped champion of both tournaments being determinant in each one of his performances, especially to European level in front of Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City.
