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Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema makes clear Real Madrid plans

Real Madrid striker and Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has made clear the plans for the end of his career.

Benzema, 34, has a deal with Real to 2024 and been linked with a return to former club Lyon.

Asked if he aims to play out his career with Real Madrid, he told Onda Cero: "Yes, there are no other options. For me it was a dream to sign for Real Madrid.

"I had three dreams, to buy a house for my mother, to play for Real Madrid and to win a Ballon d'Or."

Benzema has scored 328 goals and produced 160 assists in a total of 615 competitive matches for Real Madrid.

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