Posted on December 1, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. by Th.B.
As Karim Benzema’s contract expires in June 2023, Vinicius Jr has said he hopes the French forward will extend his experience at Real Madrid so that he can help him win the Ballon d'Or that has eluded him this year.
During the second half of August, Real Madrid announced the contract extension for an additional season of Karim Benzema . Now linked to the Casa Blanca until June 2023, the French international continues his prowess in the Merengue jersey which has earned him the top 5 of the 2021 France Football Ballon d'Or standings, one place on the podium. A failure that did not plunge Benzema into despair as the latter told his social networks that he would continue to play the football he loves for his fans. Teammate of Karim Benzema at Real Madrid , forming a very prolific duo since the start of the season, Vinicius Jr shared a strong wish for the future of Benzema.
“I want to help him stay here longer”
During an interview with DjMaRiiO which was broadcast on YouTube and in comments relayed by RMC Sport, Vinicius Jr was asked to speak on Karim Benzema and also on the failure of the Frenchman in obtaining the Golden Ball . The opportunity for the Real Madrid winger to express a wish on the future of his attacking pal. ” He is impressive. Whatever is difficult, he makes it easy. He is a great footballer, I love to play with him. I want to help him stay here longer and do all I can to help him win the Ballon d'Or one day. ” While Benzema is under contract until June 2023, could it be that the Frenchman's merengue adventure is once again extended to satisfy the desires of Vinicius Jr ? Response in the coming months.