Karim Benzema’s Real Madrid Future Uncertain Amid Kylian Mbappe Links

• Karim Benzema could be set to leave Real Madrid following the expiration of his contract in order to finish his career at boyhood club Lyon
• The 35-year-old forward who has won five UEFA Champions League trophies could be ready to depart so Real Madrid can sign a new superstar forward
• Real Madrid have constantly been linked with a move for young French forward Kylian Mbappe who the club feels can succeed Benzema

Karim Benzema could be set to depart Real Madrid after 15 years at the club as the forward is yet to renew his contract with the Spanish champions.

Benzema has entered the final six months of his current deal with the Spanish champions but both parties are yet to agree on a new deal for the French forward.

According to Football Espana, Benzema could consider leaving Real Madrid to accommodate the Spanish club signing a younger forward in Kylian Mbappe.

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The 35-year-old could decide to return to his boyhood club, Lyon where he was a player for 12 years before moving to the Spanish capital in 2008.

Benzema has achieved everything during his time at Real Madrid, having won five Champions Leagues, four La Liga medals, two Copa del Reys, and four Club World Cups.

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Meanwhile, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has been earmarked by Real Madrid as the preferred replacement for Karim Benzema, Daily Post reports.

The England front man has been identified as a financially sound option to replace the five-time Champions League winner who has entered the final six months of his contract.

Due to Benzema's ongoing injury problems, which have limited him to just eight LaLiga games this season, he is no longer the same player he once was.

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Benzema misses glorious chance in front of goal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Karim Benzema hasn’t played in two months for Real Madrid in La Liga and his touch in front of the goal is evidence of that.

The French striker was forced out of action through injury and didn’t feature for France in the World Cup either.

Many expected Benzema to hit the ground running when he returned to La Liga action with Los Blancos against Real Valladolid, but the striker appeared to have left his striking boots at home.