2023-06-04 18:22:00
Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon believes Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema is the best player in the world following the Argentine legend. Simon also said that Benzema is the most dangerous player he has faced in his career following Messi. Simon shared these things while talking to Diario AS.
‘Benzema is my favorite player. He is the most dangerous player I have faced following Messi. Benzema is one of the best players in the world,’ Simon said.
Benzema, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, has scored 353 goals in 647 appearances for Real Madrid. He has played once morest Simon Benzema 10 times in both international and club level matches. Benzema was able to cut through Simon and hit the net seven times.
At the same time, Benzema, whose contract with Real expires at the end of this season, has been rumored to stay at the club for another year, but the player has officially announced that he is leaving the club.
There are also various reports that Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad will acquire Benzema by paying a salary similar to that of Cristiano Ronaldo. According to the report, the Etihad will acquire the player on a two-year contract worth 214 million euros.
It is also reported that Benzema, who initially rejected the offer of Al Ittihad, was forced to sign with the club when the club offered him a higher price.
If Benzema accepts the Saudi club’s offer, Benzema will become the second world star following Cristiano to move to the Middle East for a high salary.
The French international joined Los Blancos from Lyon in 2009. Benzema won five Champions League titles with Real and was instrumental in helping Real win four Spanish titles.
Benzema scored 353 goals in 647 matches played for Real Madrid. In the 2022-23 season alone, Benzema managed to get 30 goals and six assists in 42 matches.
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