Madrid’s Benzema extends contract to 2021

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has signed a four-year contract extension that ties him to the club until 2021, Spanish media report on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old, who is currently suffering from a hamstring injury, has scored 181 goals in 371 appearances since joining Madrid from Olympique Lyon 8years ago.

He becomes the fourth Real player, after right-back Dani Carvajal, left-back Marcelo and midfielder Isco, to agree a new deal this week.

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Manager Zinedine Zidane has also signed a new contract with last season’s Champions League and La Liga winners.

Benzema has won 14 trophies at Real, including three Champions League titles and La Liga twice.

Real will be playing their week 5 La Liga fixture on Wednesday night against Real Betis.

 

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