Karim Benzema met with Marca’s journalists. He talked about the latest situation in Madrid, France and transfer of Kylian Mbappe.
Strengthening Real Madrid next season
Journalists started interviewing with Real Madrid. Karim Benzema said that Los Blancos had a really tough season. Keep in mind that the team reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Karim said that team was very close to winning La Liga. They needed only 1-2 goals to win the tournament in Spain. Unfortunately to Real Madrid fans, the team could not show true potential for the whole season. Keep in mind that Real Madrid could not play with full strength. Los Blancos had more than 60 injuries and it was the most difficult for Zinedine Zidane. Karim said that having so many injuries is very demotivating. When everyone can play with full strength, Real Madrid could not show even 50% of their potential during the season.
Carlo replacing Zinedine Zidane
Karim Benzema said that Zidane is his big brother. He knows Zinedine for too long and they are very close. Karim said that Zidane’s decision was very unexpected. As of now, he is the player of Carlo Ancelotti. Karim said that Carlo has a very interesting philosophy regarding football. That’s why it will be interesting to play under Carlo Ancelotti again. Karim noted that the team is ready to win the titles next season and dominate La Liga and Champions League.
In awe of Kylian Mbappe
Benzema said that he is in awe of Kylian Mbappe. He is a very fast player, and as of now young spirit gives him more motivation to win the titles. Karim said that Kylian would have the warmest welcome in Madrid. But who would not sign Kylian Mbappe instantly, right? Kylian Mbappe is still a player of PSG and he has a contract. At the same time, Real Madrid will do everything to give a good contract to Kylian in the summer.