Benzema: I love Real Madrid

Lyon striker Karim Benzema has opened up and delcared his love for Spanish giants Real Madrid. The French striker had been linked with a January transfer move to the Bernabeu.

The player has now openly declared his interest in one day joining the club.

Real Madrid were linked with the forward, but instead opted for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar only this week.

Benzema still would love to play for the club one day: "I love Real Madrid, the jersey, the club and all that it represents."