Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has insisted that he had no intention of leaving the Spanish giants despite rumours linking him with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu over the summer.
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Benzema was constantly linked to the Gunners throughout the summer, with Arsene Wenger continually fielding questions over a potential move for the French striker.
Benzema told Telefoot: “There was nothing in the talk of a transfer away from Madrid”.
“I’m not going to repeat myself every time”.
“I will keep on working hard to make sure I am happy here.”
Real’s number nine missed Los Blancos’ opening day draw against Sporting Gijon due to a thigh injury sustained during pre-season, but marked his return last week with a goal during Real’s thumping 5-0 victory over Real Betis.
“I have no idea if the boss needed Benzema or not however the participant should additionally need to come if there’s to be a deal”, he stated. I played a bit with Madrid, I played 70 minutes [with France].
Despite the influx of new faces, some fans were left a little disappointed that United failed to bring in an established centre-back and top class striker to compete with Wayne Rooney before the window slammed shut last week.
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Arsenal were reportedly interested in the Real Madrid frontman and some reports – by the likes of the Daily Star – claimed a switch to the Emirates was on the cards.
