Benzema can renew with Madrid thanks to the Ballon d'Or

According to 'El Partidazo de COPE', Karim Benzema could decide his future at Real Madrid. The striker can decide at any time if he wants to renew his contract.

The same media outlet reports that the Spanish side do not need to offer him a renewal. Benzema could automatically renew his contract for another season thanks to the Ballon d'Or.

The striker and the board signed a clause to allow this to happen. Madrid promised that if the French player won the prize he could renew his contract whenever he wanted.

However, Benzema has not yet renewed his contract and will be a free agent in five months' time if he does not renew.

Meanwhile, the same media outlet reports that Toni Kroos could renew his contract in June if he does not decide to retire. Moreover, Madrid will offer Nacho Fernandez one more season. Mariano will not renew and will leave the team. Modric, Ceballos and Asensio are waiting for the end of the current campaign as they will decide his future when it ends.