The France forward’s contract was due to expire next summer, however after losing club captain Sergio Ramos when his deal ran out earlier this year, the club has moved to ensure the same does not happen to Benzema.

After joining in 2009, Benzema has gone on to make 560 appearances in all competitions for Real and is the club’s fifth all-time leading goalscorer with 281.

He has also won four Champions League titles and three LaLiga crowns during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu.