Soccer. Real Madrid: Benzema is automatically extended in the case of a Ballon d'Or win

According to Spanish colleagues at the daily AS, Olympique Lyonnais may allow the player to stay in Spain for a second season.

Soccer. Real Madrid: Benzema is automatically extended in the case of a Ballon d'Or win

According to Spanish colleagues at the daily AS, Olympique Lyonnais may allow the player to stay in Spain for a second season.

Karim Benzema would include a clause in his contract if he wins the Ballon d'Or.

The French striker would automatically be extended for one year at the club in Madrid.

Lyon's native is currently connected to Real Madrid until June 30, 2023. This is his final season with the Merengues.

Karim Benzema's term would automatically be extended to 2024 if there is a victory.

Real's new captain could stay on for two more years. He is the favorite to win the next Ballon d'Or.

The Lyonnais will still need to wait until October 22nd to see if Zinedine Zidane is his mentor, but he must be sure.