Karim Benzema was asked about Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay at Paris Saint-Germain next season.
The Real Madrid player, who a few days prior to the Champions League final did not want to talk about the issue, insists that their relationship isn't affected by the youngster's choice.
"I would have liked him to have been able to fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid, being together," Benzema told Telefoot.
"He chose PSG, we must respect him. It's his choice, he has a lot of responsibilities.
"We will enjoy playing together in the national team. Everyone makes their own choices."
There was much speculation that Benzema was upset by Mbappe's renewal with PSG after some cryptic messages he posted on social media.
However, Benzema has no doubt that the friendship will remain strong between the two.
"Real Madrid are Real Madrid, I'm not disappointed. We are good friends, it won't affect our relationship," he added.
Ebubechukwu1996
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things Oil money can't buy 😫 😩
MadridMaldives
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It’s not the same, never the same. Gold can’t be compared to iron. ❤️⚽️⚽️
Sambodh10
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Kroos-Casemiro-Modric are a better trio than Xavi-Iniesta-Busquets. They have won 4 UCL between them as trio & Modric and Casemiro has won 5 as a duo. On the Contrary the Barca trio have won 2 UCL. Remember the Barca trio played for the same club and country but Real's trio are all from different nations. So Kroos-Casemiro-Modric are the greatest club trio of all time. Barca fans can argue with their keyboard. ⚪⚪⚪
kpehekawala
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FemiBalogun
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The future of real Madrid is now...these youngstars will win more than 5 UCL trophies if they continue like this and stay together at Madrid. they just have to do away from the act of fraudbappe..
whykallar
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Great answered Benzema, Friend don’t decide when it comes to career or wife for another man, he’s responsible for his decision and don’t need anyone to tell him what is good for him, i don’t really know why others are getting mad at him, when he will be responsible when things goes right or wrong, Mbeppe knows what is good for him and wishing all the best in his career 🙏
Bronze_Tiger
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Kroos-Casemiro-Modric are a better trio than Xavi-Iniesta-Busquets. They have won 4 UCL between them as trio & Modric and Casemiro has won 5 as a duo. On the Contrary the Barca trio have won 2 UCL. Remember the Barca trio played for the same club and country but Real's trio are all from different nations. So Kroos-Casemiro-Modric are the greatest club trio of all time. Barca fans can argue with their keyboard. ⚪⚪⚪
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I agree Kroos Modric Casemiro are a force to reckon with. But Xavi Busquet and Iniesta were on another level too. Especially Iniesta and Xavi, those guys terrorized midfielders 🤦🏽♂️ they would have destroy your team’s tactics because they both have a very unique skill “Ball retention” this skill is very important to midfielders, they also have vision like f*cking hawks bro🤦🏽♂️ their passes were extremely accurate. The ballon d’or committee even apologized to Iniesta for not winning before he retired. Because if not for Messi and Ronaldo’s crazy G/A contribution, that guy would have won 4 ballon d’ors. But Messi and Ronaldo are not from this planet, they came they saw they conquered. There were alot of masterclass players during Messi/Ronaldo era. But M & R were so good that they already book 1st & 2nd spot for ballon d’or every year. Only the 3rd spot is left for other players🤦🏽♂️😄 no matter how good you are you can’t compete with them.