More good news for Real Madrid fans. A day after the defending champions marched into another Champions League semi-final, Real Madrid supporters were presented with the news that Karim Benzema has extended his contract for another season.On the one hand, it was expected, because no one can imagine Carlo Ancelotti’s team without the French scorer, even in a situation where his current contract lasts until the last days of June. Again, somewhat unusual, as the Madrid giants activated the so-called Ballon d’Or clause and avoided any negotiations with the 35-year-old striker and/or potential back-and-forths over the terms.UCL: Chelsea were a bit better this time but that’s not enough against the rulers of EuropeAccording to Spanish AS, Real have taken up the option to keep Benzema until the summer of 2024, based on the fact that Karim has been named the best player in the world for 2022. Most interesting, the Ballon d’Or clause was not officially listed as an option anywhere, but back in 2009. when he arrived from Lyon, Benzema and club president Florentino Perez agreed that, on the condition that the striker received the prestigious prize of France Football, he would automatically extend his contract.AS further states that in this way Real will bridge the period of one year, until Palmeiras star Endrick becomes of age and acquires the right to move to Europe. Only then, as an adult, will he be available to the club with which he signed a contract towards the end of last year, and then stayed on loan with Palmeiras.##NAJAVA_MECA_7190496##In the meantime, Toni Kroos has indicated that he will stay at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, that Luka Modrić is also on a similar path, among the important players whose contract is expiring, defender Nacho Fernandez is also expected to sign, the status of Dani Ceballos and Marco Asensio is uncertain, while Mariano Diaz will almost certainly look for a new environment.
