3 Strikers That Can Replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid Next Season

• Richarlison has been added to the shortlist of forwards to replace Karim Benzema at Real Madrid
• The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner is set to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after 14 years
• Benzema has not renewed his contract with Los Blancos and could agree to a move to Al-Ittihad

Karim Benzema’s sudden reported desire to leave Real Madrid has given the club a big headache as they try to find the best global talents to replace the French forward.

After 14 years at Santiago Bernabeu, Benzema is said to have decided it is time to move on and will not be renewing his contract with the 14-time Champions League winners.

According to Goal, Benzema has reportedly told Real Madrid he wants to accept the mega contract offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.

The Saudi Pro League club have offered the Frenchman a two-year deal worth a whopping €400 million to move to the Middle East at the end of the season.

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Sports Brief now looks at the possible options for forwards who can replace Benzema at Real Madrid next season.

1. Harry Kane

Harry Kane's name has recently surfaced in the rumour mill. The Tottenham Hotspur star is expected to leave the club this summer, with his current contract set to expire a year later.

Tottenham Hotspur are thought to value the striker at around €100 million, and there would be plenty of interest in the Englishman's signature if he were to leave the North London club, Fansided reports.

This season, Kane showed why he is one of the best forwards in the world, scoring 30 Premier League goals to finish behind Erling Haaland in England’s top scorers’ chart.

2. Richarlison

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has added Brazilian forward, Richarlison to his target list for the summer to replace Benzema, Sportskeeda reports.

The Italian coach is eager to reunite with Richarlison after their time together at Everton, with the Italian manager regarding the Brazilian as a complete forward and keen for Real Madrid to sign the Tottenham Hotspur star.

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Richarlison joined Tottenham last summer and scored once in the league for the North London club throughoug the season, with his club failing to qualify for the Champions League next season.

3. Joselu

Espanyol forward, Joselu Mato is the final piece in Real Madrid’s striker’s shortlist to replace Karim Benzema at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for the 2023/24 football season.

Los Blancos are set to complete a loan deal for the 33-year-old Spanish forward, who has a clause on his contract that allows him to leave the Catalan club if they get relegated, SB Nation reports.

Joselu has proven to be a quality scorer and would be a reliable backup for Real Madrid, even if the team will most likely require more offensive assistance next season.

Benzema to announce Madrid departure

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Benzema’s 14 years in Madrid ending after many successful seasons, with reports stating the French forward informed the club of his intention to leave.

The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner has enjoyed a successful spell with Real Madrid, winning multiple trophies since joining the Spanish giants from French club, Olympique Lyon in 2009.