” We, we have no doubts “: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday that his star striker Karim Benzema, courted in particular by Saudi Arabia, would stay at the Spanish club and honor an additional year of contract. “Benzema is ready to play tomorrow (against Athletic Bilbao for the 38th and last day of La Liga, editor’s note), he has recovered very well” from his injury, said the Italian technician, adding that the French Ballon d’Or “has one year of contract, that’s why we have no doubts” about his future. “The legends of the club (including Benzema) must retire at Real Madrid. I think that’s the way of thinking of all the supporters and the club, but then there’s that of the player,” he added at a press conference. The French center-forward has been at the center of rumors about his future in recent days. His contract with Real ends on June 30, but thanks to the Ballon d’Or won last fall, he could automatically renew his commitment for a fifteenth season at Real, according to a clause included in his contract. “Why should I talk about my future? I am in Madrid. Those who speak do it on the internet, and the reality is not the internet, ”swept Benzema on Thursday.
