Agent says Karim Benzema will not be joining Arsenal

Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema’s agent has said that his client would not join Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal had targeted the French striker after failing to finalise a deal with Liverpool over Luis Suarez.

Adding to Wenger’s woes, Benzema’s agent, Karim Djaziri had insisted that his agent would not go to Arsenal.

As reported by ESPN, he said: “We can’t stop the rumours. But I tell you: Karim will not go to Arsenal. It’s never been a question for him, and no contact has been made.

“He will stay at Madrid. The probable arrival of Gareth Bale at Real Madrid doesn’t threaten him at all. Cristiano Ronaldo and Bale will play on the wings and Karim in the centre.

“Karim could very well finish his career at Real, the club of his dreams.”

Karim Djaziri also suggested that talks are going on between Benzema and Real Madrid in order to retain the player with the club.

Benzema had earlier stated his desire to win the Ballon d’Or and play the main role at the front at Madrid after Gonzalo Higuain departed for Napoli.