Since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus, striker Karim Benzema has emerged as the man to lead the lines at the Bernabeu. The Frenchman has largely lived up to the role, ending as the second-highest goalscorer in LaLiga the previous season. But with the striker entering the twilight of his career, Real Madrid have seemingly identified his ideal replacement – Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland.
According to a report by Spanish media publication AS, Real Madrid believe Haaland could well take up Benzema’s role once the Frenchman brings the curtains down on his decorated club career. To achieve this, Los Blancos have reportedly crafted a 2022 plan to swoop in and sign the Norwegian goalscoring machine.
Haaland secured a move to the Signal Iduna Park in January this year following a successful stint with RB Salzburg. He has been showing signs of what’s in the bag in the coming seasons with his scintillating performances day in and day out. To this end, Real Madrid are convinced of his ability to occupy the number 9 spot once Benzema departs.
