The Spanish newspaper “AS” indicated that Karim Benzema’s contract with Real Madrid stipulates that the French international striker be awarded a reward of regarding one million euros in return for winning the Golden Ball.
The newspaper stated that many players have different clauses in their contracts with their clubs, according to which they receive valuable rewards as a result of achieving certain goals, such as obtaining the Golden Ball award, which has a positive impact on their clubs.
Coronation of the Golden Ball brings additional income to the club in which the player is active, thanks to the increased media interest, which is reflected in an increase in resources from sponsorship contracts and the sale of products related to the club or the crowned player.
On the other hand, “AS” reported that Benzema may receive another award from Real Madrid in addition to the financial reward, as the player will be in a strong position to renew his contract, which expires at the end of the current season.
Real Madrid is expected to celebrate Benzema’s crowning of the Golden Ball before the start of the team’s match once morest its guest Seville, scheduled for the Santiago Bernabeu next Saturday, for the 11th week of the Spanish League.
It is worth noting that the “France Football” magazine, which presents the Golden Ball, does not offer a financial reward in addition to the prestigious award.
