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MADRID: Karim Benzema has said he would one day like to play alongside his French attacking partner Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid and has spoken of his joy at winning a trophy with his country after six years away from the team.
Paris St Germain have rejected an offer from Real for Mbappe for 160 million euros ($ 185.5 million) this year, with Spanish and French media reporting that they have made two more offers – the second of 180 million ‘euros – which were also refused.
Mbappe will be free to negotiate with Real and other clubs from January with a view to joining for free when his contract with PSG expires next June, unless Ligue 1 can convince him to sign a new one. OK.
Benzema and Mbappe each scored as France came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 in Sunday’s UEFA Nations League final in Milan and the Real player told Spanish public broadcaster TVE that he would like to play with the 22-year-old in Madrid.
“Why not? I’ve always said it and I’ll say it again, of course I would like (to play with Mbappe) someday,” Benzema said.
“I like playing with him in the France team and why not in the future (for Real) because he is a great player. But at the moment, we must respect his club, Paris.”
Benzema was kicked out of the France squad in 2015 following a blackmail scandal for which he is due to stand trial this month.
He missed out on winning the 2018 World Cup before being given a surprise recall by coach Didier Deschamps ahead of this year’s European Championship.
Benzema scored four goals in France’s four matches at Euro 2020 before being knocked out in the round of 16 by Switzerland, but spoke of his pride in the Nations League triumph.
“It means a lot to me. It’s my first trophy with my national team and I’m so proud of all the work I’ve done after six years without playing for my country,” added Benzema, who scored nine goals. for Real in eight. La Liga games this season.
“It makes me very happy, I worked very hard physically and mentally and I can’t wait to win another trophy.”
Paris St Germain have rejected an offer from Real for Mbappe for 160 million euros ($ 185.5 million) this year, with Spanish and French media reporting that they have made two more offers – the second of 180 million ‘euros – which were also refused.
Mbappe will be free to negotiate with Real and other clubs from January with a view to joining for free when his contract with PSG expires next June, unless Ligue 1 can convince him to sign a new one. OK.
Benzema and Mbappe each scored as France came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 in Sunday’s UEFA Nations League final in Milan and the Real player told Spanish public broadcaster TVE that he would like to play with the 22-year-old in Madrid.
“Why not? I’ve always said it and I’ll say it again, of course I would like (to play with Mbappe) someday,” Benzema said.
“I like playing with him in the France team and why not in the future (for Real) because he is a great player. But at the moment, we must respect his club, Paris.”
Benzema was kicked out of the France squad in 2015 following a blackmail scandal for which he is due to stand trial this month.
He missed out on winning the 2018 World Cup before being given a surprise recall by coach Didier Deschamps ahead of this year’s European Championship.
Benzema scored four goals in France’s four matches at Euro 2020 before being knocked out in the round of 16 by Switzerland, but spoke of his pride in the Nations League triumph.
“It means a lot to me. It’s my first trophy with my national team and I’m so proud of all the work I’ve done after six years without playing for my country,” added Benzema, who scored nine goals. for Real in eight. La Liga games this season.
“It makes me very happy, I worked very hard physically and mentally and I can’t wait to win another trophy.”
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