Manchester City made Contact with Karim Benzema’s Representatives? The English Outfit has reportedly shown interest in roping Karim Benzema to their Team. The city has one of the best players in the world with a highly demanding work rate from their manager. Manchester City has quality players for most of the Positions but they are missing out on an Orthodox Centre Forward since Sergio Aguero left the club.
Manchester City enquiring about Benzema is surprising news because of the Frenchman’s commitment and love for Real Madrid. He has remained a pillar for the Los Blancos over the years and helped the club win Silverwares. The Premier League Champions have been in touch with Karim Benzema’s representatives. The city is planning to discuss a possible move for the Real Madrid Centre-forward.
The 33-year-old has been in excellent form for Los Blancos this season. He has found the back of the net on 15 occasions and provided eight assists out of 17 appearances in all competitions. Meanwhile, the English Giants require a Striker who can finish the chances created by the in-form City Midfielders. Manchester City must be both Frustrated and Satisfied with their Goal-scoring form this season.
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However, City is currently missing Ferran Torres due to an injury and they want to add a Striker next Year.
WHO WILL MANCHESTER CITY BRING TO REPLACE SERGIO AGUERO?
Manchester City Signed Jack Grealish for €100Millions from Aston Villa this summer. Grealish can play as an Attacking Midfielder or a Winger who can control the game with his Decisive passing and ball movement. The Club felicitated him with the Number.10 shirt that Aguero represented for over 9 years.
However, City tried to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur desperately over the summer despite a host of speculation. Manchester City matched Kane’s asking price of €120Millions but Spurs CEO Daniel Levy rejected City’s attempts. Therefore, the Sky Blues remain in the market for a new striker.
According to El Nacional, the Premier League champions have contacted Benzema’s agents to discuss the possibility of a switch to the Premier League. The Frenchman’s camp has been very open to the idea of moving to the Etihad Stadium.
The France international’s current deal at the Bernabeu is due to expire in June 2023. Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti’s side is thought to be plotting moves for both Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Braut Haaland. He was called up to the French National team earlier this summer to participate in the UEFA Euro 2020. The 33-year-old also won the UEFA Nations League with France by defeating Spain earlier this October.
The Frenchman scored 294 Goals and provided 152 Assists out of 576 appearances for Real Madrid. Benzema won 9 trophies including 4 UEFA Champions League since arriving from Lyon in 2009.
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