The young French star Karim Benzema has admitted that he said no to Alex Ferguson, and revealed that his preference would have been to stay at Lyon for one more year. An article on Sky Sports said: Benzema has confirmed he could have joined the likes of Manchester United, Barcelona, Inter Milan or AC Milan, but only wanted to play alongside the likes of Kaka and Ronaldo at El Santiago Bernabeu.
“When I started to play football I had a lot of dreams. The first was to become a professional footballer. The second to play for the French team. The third was to wear the Real Madrid shirt.
“Indeed, I could have joined Manchester United, Barcelona, Internazionale or AC Milan, but Real are unique. Everyone is dreaming to play at Real.
“I really wanted to stay at Lyon until the next World Cup. The opportunity to play with stars like Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and so many great players, made me change my mind.”
Perez visit
Benzema, who is now relishing the prospect of making his debut for the Spanish giants, says the visit of Florentino Perez to his house played a major role in his decision to join.
“Real are a kid’s dream. Florentino Perez came to my house at Bron. That was important,” he continued. “He can speak French and I understood he absolutely wanted me. I could only have left for Real. It was my dream, that’s all.
“I am eager to be at the training-sessions, wear that shirt, and play the first league match. I know I will join a new world.
“Why shouldn’t I play each match? I want to make a name for myself as quickly as possible.”
Sir Alex Ferguson must be kicking himself. He is not used to players saying no when he asks them to move to Old Trafford. Do you think that he was sure Benzema would choose United?
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Why do you even bother with such stupid stories? And now I am asking myself why am I bothering with a response. When you have a true story post it and stop wasting peoples time goat!
Any truth in the rumour that madrid have offered uefa 100 million euros for the champions league trophy, just for the pre season photos…
Oh well, United have Owen now. Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaaa! Classic. Fergie’s gone mad!