Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema expects to stay; Gabriel Heinze decides to leave Marseille
Benzema denies rumours of leaving
Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, has quashed rumours that he is set for an exit from the Madrid-based club in the summer transfer window. The striker has recently been linked to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 and there was speculation that the Frenchman had already agreed a
move with the Londoners. Arsene Wenger had also come out in praise for the French striker and claimed that the player could be a valuable addition to the Gunners’ squad.
The former Lyon forward revealed that he has no plans of leaving the club and he believes that he is still in Jose Mourinho’s plans for next season. The player insisted that he will be an improved player next term and hoped to carry on with the performances
next season also.
“I do not believe that Real Madrid are thinking about selling me. Coach Jose Mourinho is counting on me. Next season you will see the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 Benzema,” he was quoted as saying.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 scored 26 goals in 48 matches for Los Blancos this season and had his name on nine assists.
Heinze announces exit in summer
Olympique Marseille defender, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841, before the start of
the next season.
Heinze stated that his exit is purely a professional decision and that he has enjoyed his time with the club. The defender won the French Ligue 1 title with the club last year under manager Didier Deschamps and his performances have been brilliant this season
also.
“I [can] confirm that I am leaving. It's a personal and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sporting-89-c40576 decision. I think it's the right decision and is not linked to the future of Didier Deschamps,” the defender confirmed in an interview to the club’s official website.
The former Manchester United defender has made 38 appearances for Les Phoceens this term, scoring a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Total-c40747 of four goals. The player also has 71 International caps to his name and has found the net three times.
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