'Why have him on bench?': Real Madrid chief Perez aims sly dig at Man City new boy Haaland

Real Mrid president Florenti Perez has taken a sly dig at Manchester City's new signing Erling Haaland by suggesting that rwegian is only good eugh to make ir bench. Perez's comments interestingly come just a few weeks after Los Blancos failed in ir pursuit of signing Kylian Mbappe, who is one of rising stars alongside Haaland.

Real Mrid chief Florenti Perez takes sly dig at Erling Haaland

In an interview with El Chiringuito, Real Mrid president Florenti Perez said, "We have best nine in world and we weren't going to bring in Haaland to have him on bench, right? We have interest w or than to build new team with youngsters we have and some reinforcement."

With Karim Benzema having been in outstanding form throughout last season, it would have been difficult for anyone, including Erling Haaland, to replace him in starting line-up. 34-year-old Frenchman scored a staggering 44 goals and contributed with 15 assists in just 46 games in all competitions.

With Real Mrid also having won a record-extending 35th La Liga title and a record-extending 14th UEFA Champions League, Benzema is undoubtedly one of frontrunners to win 2022 Ballon d'Or. If Benzema were to guide France to FIFA World Cup later this year, it would be extremely difficult for him to t win one of most prestigious individual awards.

While Benzema enjoyed an incredible season with Los Blancos, Erling Haaland also h a spectacular campaign with Borussia Dortmund last year. rwegian striker scored 22 goals and contributed with seven assists in just 24 Bundesliga appearances last season.

Real Mrid have me two new signings to bolster ir squ

While Los Blancos missed out on opportunity to sign Kylian Mbappe, y have me two vital ditions to ir squ. After signing Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer, Carlo Ancelotti's side have also signed 22-year-old defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni for a whopping €100m. With Real Mrid alrey making two quality signings, it remains to be seen if y will make any or signings to bolster ir squ furr.