Is Benzema the ‘Real Deal’ for Manchester United?
Karim Benzema has reiterated his commitment to Real Madrid by pledging his future to the club, claiming that he will be with the Galacticos ‘forever’.
The French striker has been linked with United for the past year now, but the player has once again dismissed rumours of him making a switch to Old Trafford this summer.
Sir Alex Ferguson made it clear that the former Lyon hitman was his number one target last summer, but the French international opted for a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid for €35 million, leaving Fergie to look elsewhere.
This season, the 22-year-old striker has struggled to make an impact for his club, following the arrivals of big-money signings Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka. Since then, Karim Benzema’s chances have been limited at the Bernabeu. The player has managed to make a total of 24 appearances in La Liga (10 of which he came off the bench) and netted 7 times in the process. Whilst under the management of Manuel Pellegrini, Benzema has dropped to fourth choice in the pecking order, behind Ronaldo, Kaka, Higuain and even the legendary Raul. Despite all this the French striker is determined to make his future work at Real Madrid, by proving his worth to the team and fight for a starting XI position. Just recently he told the daily French newspaper, L’Equipe:
“I can’t see my first season at Real as a failure. Of course, I would have preferred it to go more smoothly, but I played. And when you see a man like Raul on the bench you learn a lot. I didn’t come for one season. I signed for six years and everyone at the club trusts me.”
He goes on to add:
‘I am very happy at Real Madrid. I want to stay forever. I can play better. I just need more time, you haven’t seen the best of Benzema.’
With Dimitar Berbatov struggling with form for United this season, rumours suggest that Fergie is set to launch another bid for the talented striker and lure him to the theatre of dreams this summer. Not only will United be interested in the revelation of Benzema, but most definitely other clubs around Europe will be monitoring his movements in the next few months.
Karim Benzema has unquestionable ability stored within him. He is a quality striker, and when on form and firing the man is deadly. He is a unique player to have at your disposal, and possibly could feature in any squad around the world. Given the chance and under the right guidance and management he can be, one day, the best striker in the world.
A Majority of United fans will feel that Fergie should do his utmost to bring the French international to Old Trafford next season. The United boss will need to strengthen his side for next year’s European and domestic campaign after this year’s journey looks to be ending only with the success of the Carling cup in the bag. A number of United fans may feel as if they have adequate cover and a proper strike partner for Wayne Rooney already, so they shouldn’t bother wasting the money. On the other hand, many others will feel differently, claiming they need a world class forward to storm Europe once again.
With the tactics and formation of United these days, do they really need another striker? If they succeed this time round in capturing Benzema, will Fergie modify his strategy for next season? It’s all questions at this stage, and the only man with the answers is the United boss.
As for Karim Benzema, The striker seems pretty assured with himself that his future is set in stone with Real Madrid forever. However, with the likelihood of another manager being installed into the club this summer, nothing is guaranteed for the number 10 Real Madrid man.
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I’ve never thought of Benzema as a ‘Galactico’. Granted he is a good player but doesn’t deserve to wear the famous white shirt. Manchester united would be a great place for him to go. The way they play their football is suited to him and with the guidance of Fergie he can be a deadly striker
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I think Benzema could work well at Man United or a number of sides in the Premier League, but I think he’s holding out for a second chance at Madrid.
It’s likely that Manuel Pellegrini won’t be there next term and the French forward may benefit from a change of gaffer.
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Dont want him, United wasnt his first choice last year why should we accept a player for whom we were second choice. Dzeko would be a better purchase in my opinion
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We all know the good links that the Galacticos and the red devils have. After the dramatics of the the transfer market last year, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Benzema wearing the United shirt next season. Whether Benzema wants to come to England or not, If Ferguson wants him he will get him one way or another. Good article
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Alan what are you on about? you wouldn’t want Benzema at United??? you must be an idiotic moron to say that, because the guy is brilliant. You don’t know nothing about football and your opinion is a joke! Benzema for United!!!!
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I can understand Alan’s comments and can appreciate what he means, but to say you dont want him because he didnt pick United last year is a bit far-fetched. I would love to see the guy at Arsenal but I know thats not going to happen…I hope he stays at Madrid to show the world how good a player he really is. Good article mate
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Benzema will get his chance next season at Real. The guy is quality and deserves to be at the Galactico’s and as the write said with a new manager coming in the summer, things will change for the better for the French striker, trust me
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Watch this guy at the world cup in June, then people like Alan can tell me he doesnt want him at united haha!!! I want him to stay at Madrid so he can become the best striker in the world
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Depends really on who Madrid bring in the summer, manager and player wise. I think he is a talented footballer, a complete striker an to quote the writer ‘could feature in any squad around the world’. Good article
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If he wishes to stay at Real Madrid then he should do, However, it would be a good experience for him to come and test the premiership as it is the fastest and most competitive league in the world.
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