Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has played down suggestions that he is seeking a Bernabeu exit, insisting that it is a "pleasure" to represent the club. The 29-year-old, currently nursing a hamstring injury, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Spanish capital in recent times. Reports earlier this week claimed that the France international is tempted by a switch to Arsenal at the end of the season, where he will rival compatriot Alexandre Lacazette for a starting spot. Benzema has no intention of leaving Madrid anytime soon, however, as he believes joining any other team would be a backwards step in his career. "It is the best club in the world," he told...
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