"I'm sad and happy at the same time," Benzema
told Lyon's official website.
"I'm happy because I'll be signing for a great club, which is
one of the biggest in the world.
"When I was 16-18 this is the team I dreamed of
above all. Now, in a few weeks, I'll be there. I am very
happy.
"But I'm sad because I'm leaving behind my friends, the people
with whom I grew up here in Lyon - I love all these things. But I
will always follow Lyon because this club made me grow.
"I owe them everything."
Questioned as to whether he felt he could emulate the
achievements of his future team-mates in winning the Ballon d'Or,
awarded to the best footballer in Europe, he replied: "Yes, I have
thought about this.
"I must just keep having good seasons with many great matches
whether with the club or the French national side.
"For me, this must be a player's goal in his head, even if it's
an individual trophy.
"But if you want to be a somebody in football, and be
recognised, you need to win the Ballon d'Or at least once. It's
always in the back of my mind.
"All that's happened to me so far has been a dream, but I must
keep working to make others come true."
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