Karim Benzema is out of contract this summer, but his development and winning the 2022 Ballon d’Or have convinced Real Madrid officials to extend his contract for another year.

Karim Benzema, another goal for Real Madrid.Photo: Thomas COEX / AFP / Profimedia

Karim Benzema will extend his contract with Real Madrid.

AS journalists report that “Real” has resolved the problem with Karim Benzema’s contract.

With the Frenchman having won the Ballon d’Or in 2022, his contract will automatically be extended for another year under a special clause introduced for Florentino Perez, the quoted source said.

At the age of 35, Karim Benzema is one of the best players to ever wear a Real Madrid shirt.

The story of the Frenchman at the Santiago Bernabeu began in the summer of 2009, when Madrid carried out a spectacular transfer campaign. “Real” paid 35 million euros for the “Lyon” player.

Since then, Benzema’s career has achieved extraordinary results, with his biggest personal achievement being winning the Ballon d’Or in 2022.

640 appearances, 349 goals and 165 assists are Benzema’s impressive numbers since arriving at Real Madrid, and his adventures will continue for another season at Europe’s most successful club.

With Real Madrid, Benzema won 4 Spanish championship titles, two cups, 4 Spanish Super Cups. At the same time, Karim Benzema won the Champions League 5 times, the European Super Cup 4 times and the Club World Cup 5 times.