Lyon has confirmed that it has agreed to sell France international Karim Benzema to Real Madrid for 35 million euros, with performance clauses that could increase that fee to 41 million euros. The deal was reached after Real agreed to up its offer from 32 million euros, the sports newspaper Marca reported.
Real confirmed that Benzema will sign a six-year contract, but did not indicate a fee. It would be the fourth signing by Real under the new presidency of "Galacticos" president Florentino Perez, after Brazilian midfielder Kaka, Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo and Spanish defender Raul Albiol.
After Kaka was presented to fans at the Bernabeu stadium on Tuesday evening, Perez told Spanish radio that the next signing would be announced "today or tomorrow."
Real are looking for a striker and have been keen on Benzema since negotiations broke down with Valencia for Spanish international David Villa.
Lyon coach Claude Puel wished Benzema well and believed that he would rise to the occasion, despite some less than inspiring performances when called upon by the French national side especially at UEFA Euro 2008 where he clashed with several of the senior players for showing a lack of respect.
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