Real Madrid today welcomed those international players who wrapped up the season with their national teams in friendlies or in the UEFA Nations League last June.
Aurelien Tchouameni, Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger and Eden Hazard are already at Valdebebas with the rest of their team-mates, so the only player missing is Karim Benzema taking an extra five days off from Carlo Ancelotti.
The 34-year-old French striker has had a season full of emotions, as he has established himself as the best footballer on the planet. With 40 goals accompanied by titles such as LaLiga, Champions League and Nations League.
Josep Pedrol confirmed in his program that the Frenchman will not join the White team today like the rest of his colleagues and that he has permission to do so in the coming days. In the Real Madrid coaching staff, they are sure that next season, it will be more than physical and mental effort for everyone.
The first in the United States
Karim Benzema will join the preparatory season on July 19. He’s going straight to Los Angeles,” said Jose Luis Sanchez of the French forward’s return.
After a season that made him the favorite to win the Ballon d’Or in a few months and with his desire to reach the European Super Cup on August 10 in the best conditions, Benzema will have more rest.
Source: Defensa Central