Karim Benzema - Real Madrid CF v Rayo Vallecano - LaLiga Santander
MADRID, SPAIN - Karim Benzema of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 24, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema is seriously considering a lucrative offer to play in Saudi Arabia, according to Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The 35-year-old striker has played for the Los Blancos since 2009 and is currently serving as the team captain. Benzema is Real Madrid's second-leading goalscorer of all time.

Karim Benzema Could Play in Saudi Arabia

Reports vary, but the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner has been offered the same deal as former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo - $439 million for two seasons, according to an article on ESPN.

Benzema received the official proposal last Sunday before Real Madrid's match against Sevilla. The Frenchman is discussing with his camp and family their next move.

Real Madrid has been informed about this, and they are ready to offer Benzema a new deal if the striker decides to continue in the Spanish capital. He is expected to make his decision within the week.

Benzema signed a one-year contract worth $9.2 million before the 2022-23 season started.

Spanish paper El Mundo reported a different offer figure but provided more details about the perks from the oil-rich country.

The report said that the offer came directly from the Saudi Arabian government, including a tax-free salary of $107 million annually, the choice of any club in the Saudi Arabian league, 100% control over his image rights, and any private residence.

The deal stipulates that Benzema would have to be an ambassador for the country's 2030 FIFA World Cup bid.