Benzema to pen new Real Madrid deal before New Year

Real Madrid are ready to open new contract talks with Karim Benzema.

Punto Pelota says Real chief Jose Angel Sanchez met with Benzema last month to sound him out about a new deal.

The France international striker made it clear to Sanchez that he wants to stay in Madrid and would welcome a new agreement.

It's understood that before the New Year, Benzema will ink new terms with Real.