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By Hasan Karim
Agent Benzema on a mission?
With numerous reports of Neymar having grown unsettled with life in France, the thought that the Brazilian could very well end up in Spain has resurfaced. It is no secret that the higher-ups at Real Madrid have been fond of the Brazilian for some time. Florentino Perez has long been a fan of Neymar and has indeed rued missing out on him.
With reports coming out of Paris that PSG has decided to list Neymar for sale, such reports has sent the media into overdrive as the player has been linked with the Whites once again. Amongst the chaos, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema posted a photo with Neymar, something that has not gone unnoticed. With many wondering if this is a subtle hint that the club is considering moving for Neymar, it appears the speculation may already be at an end before it had even started.
Despite fans citing Karim Benzema as a potentially master agent, reports from Spain have seemingly confirmed that Real are not interested in signing the Brazilian any longer. With the arrival of Eden Hazard, there is simply no need for the 27-year-old Brazilian. Perhaps Benzema should be sent to negotiate in Lyon instead…