Real Madrid set for Benzema's contract extension until 2024 

Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema is set to extend his contract with the club until 2024, with an official announcement on the matter expected soon, according to Spanish press reports revealed on Thursday. Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema is set to renew his contract with the club until 2024, with an official announcement on the matter expected soon, reports MARCA. Benzema is all set to be named the UEFA Best Player of the Year award later today at the Champions League draw ceremony for the new season. The French international is also the favorite to win the Ballon d’Or this season. The 34-year-old has enjoyed a sensational past year as he spearheaded Real Madrid to the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League double last season while also helping them win the Spanish Super Cup.
The newspaper pointed out that all of Meringue's plans pass via Benzema, explaining that the player feels strong enough to renew, his mentality and his complete and absolute affiliation with the Royal will bring him this new contract. The newspaper continued, stressing that Benzema has become a global reference, today the spotlight will be on him during the draw for the Champions League, and he will be awarded the Best Player in Europe award with Carlo Ancelotti alongside him as the best coach. Karim Benzema's current contract at Madrid expires in 2023. However, 'Los Blancos' is confident in extending the agreement for a further season.