Karim Benzema is said to be preparing a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, a move that saw him leave Real Madrid after 14 years, and now the French striker has spoken.
Karim Benzema has broken his silence after reportedly leaving Real Madrid for a move to Saudi Arabia, where he will earn £345m.
It is reported that the 35-year-old French striker has decided to leave the Bernabeu after 14 years and fly to the Middle East. Benzema was asked to discuss the speculation on Thursday and replied:
"Talking about what? Why talk about the future if I'm in Madrid... Who is talking about the internet, and in fact not the internet."
The reigning Ballon d'Or winner said:
"I'm here now... we have a game on Sunday. I know how much Real Madrid fans love me. I feel it when I'm on the field. I do my best for them, always. I always say we play with 11 people on the pitch but there is also an important factor, which is the Real Madrid fans."
Benzema renewed his contract with Los Blancos earlier this year, a deal that will keep him in the Spanish capital until 2024. But after officially receiving a lucrative offer from an Arab club Unnamed Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Benzema informed club officials of his decision. sports report. Real's hierarchy now expects the 35-year-old to leave after a trophy-laden career at the Bernabeu unless management can convince him to change his mind. It was added that Benzema's teammates knew he had been tempted by an offer from the Middle East for several weeks, and that he also asked one of Real Madrid's physios to join him. he is there.
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Mauricio Pochettino is said to be pressuring Todd Boehly to strike an agreement with Chelsea to sign Manuel Ugarte.
This is according to O Jogo in Portugal.
Now - following rumors that Todd Boehly is not willing to pay more - a deal for Manuel Ugarte could be made.
What is the story?
Well, the Uruguayan would rather move to Chelsea than PSG, although he is stalled after learning the Blues are offering half the salary of the French giants. That would be an offer of €2m a year (£1.7m a year) from Boehly, worth around £33,000 a week.
A story from another Portuguese outlet in Record states that Chelsea will not increase their offer.
Now, however - O Jogo believes Pochettino is demanding the signing of Ugarte as soon as possible, and the Argentine's insistence on a deal appears to have led to a development.
Ugarte Chelsea
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The Portuguese outlet believe Boehly is now ready to pay the 22-year-old an annual salary of €3m a year (£2.6m a year), which equates to a salary of around £50,000 a week.
Ugarte's transfer fee is not an issue, with Chelsea happy to pay his £52m release clause, and Sporting CP - like Pochettino - wanting a quick solution as they want to focus on spending fees for its recruits. Ugarte definitely feels wanted by Pochettino at Chelsea
While Ugarte may initially be disappointed to learn that Boehly offers him 50% of what PSG have put on the table, the Uruguayan is certainly happy with Pochettino's determination to take him west from London .
This kind of effort from a manager can often go beyond the money when it comes to persuading a player to join a new club.
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