Tottenham’s hopes of securing a deal for Karim Benzema have been dashed by Real Madrid’s Director General Jorge Valdano.
The North Londoners have been heavily linked in the Spanish Press with a move for the out of favour Frenchman, as Harry Redknapp looks to bolster Tottenham’s attacking options in January.
However Jorge Valdano insists that why it has been tough for the Frenchman to settle in at the Bernabeu, it is far too soon to write him off and move him on:
“He is a very young player and everyone needs some time to mature…we are all trying to give him the necessary framework to show the talent he showed in a very difficult league in France.”
When pressed on Benzema’s immediate future amid speculation over his future:
“This season is too short a time to make a final decision on the player.”
“Last season I remember Higuain had not scored a single goal at this point in the season. And just look at what he has shown the world of football since then.” L’Equipe