sport news Five players who could replace Karim Benzema at as club confirm ... trends now

sport news Five players who could replace Karim Benzema at as club confirm ... trends now
sport news Five players who could replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid as club confirm ... trends now

sport news Five players who could replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid as club confirm ... trends now

Karim Benzema will depart Real Madrid after 14 glittering years at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The club captain will reportedly join Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad on a deal worth an eye watering £172million a year.

For more than a decade the French striker has been an integral part of Los Blancos' all-conquering team and even though injuries have limited his appearances this season remains the clubs top scorer in all competitions.

With a valuable asset departing, Carlo Ancelotti will need to be decisive in the summer to ensure that Madrid can adequately replace such a pivotal figure in the club's recent success.

Finding a forward who can replicate the Ballon d'Or winner's prolific output in the Spanish capital will by no means be an easy task, but Real have the funds to be able to secure a potential successor.

Here are five stars that could potentially replace Benzema in Madrid.

Karim Benzema will depart Real Madrid, leaving the club in the market for a new striker

Karim Benzema will depart Real Madrid, leaving the club in the market for a new striker

HARRY KANE

The Premier League's second highest goal scorer would make a perfect replacement for Benzema, particularly given that it appears he will depart Tottenham this summer following another trophyless campaign in North London.

Ancelotti is also reportedly keen on signing the England captain too, with the manager having brought up the possibility of a move for Kane during a meeting with club chiefs earlier this month.

The club would likely face stiff competition from a number of other suitors desperate to land the 29-year-old's signature during the summer window, with Manchester United reportedly intent on landing the Spurs star.

However, Daniel Levy has demonstrated a reluctance in recent years to allow Kane to leave to a rival Premier League club, which could boost Madrid's chances should they attempt to sign him. 

Harry Kane could leave Spurs after another individually spectacular campaign with the club

Harry Kane could leave Spurs after another individually spectacular campaign with the club

KYLIAN MBAPPE

For a club that renowned for its Galactico signings, there is no player more suited for a move to Madrid than PSG captain Kylian Mbappe.

The 24-year-old World Cup winner is arguably the brightest talent in world football and has proven himself to be unstoppable in the French top flight having already amassed six Ligue 1 titles and netted more than 150 goals in the competition.

Mbappe has flirted with the possibility of joining Real in recent years, and a deal appeared close last summer before he revealed he had turned down a move in order to 'write his own

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