New Real Madrid signing Karim
Benzema has admitted one regret over his switch from Lyon.
"I am happy to join the world's biggest club. And sad to leave
Lyon, my friends and all my teammates," said Benzema. "I owe
everything to Lyon.
"But to go to Madrid is something I've always wanted. I would
have liked to have played with Ronaldo (now of Corinthians), the other, 'R9'.
"I'm not frightened of losing my World Cup place. I believe I
will continue my development going to Madrid. It will prepare me
even more for the challenges ahead.
"I am confident and know what I am capable of. If not, I would
have stayed in Lyon."
Asked about the influence of Zinedine Zidane, Benzema revealed:
"I haven't spoken to him. I only spoke to him once last year, for
ten minutes, and it wasn't about Real
Madrid."
Benzema also was sharp in his response to questions about
whether he could establish himself at Real.
"Why would it be difficult? I'm going to play with Cristiano
(Ronaldo) and Kaka in a team where everyone is going to make
chances. They will put good balls into the area.
"Why can't I play in all the games? I'm going to impose my game
as quickly as possible."
