Benzema ready to join Barca or Real

The move will most likely disappoint Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who has been linked with a move for the Frnch prodigy in recent months.

“My future? I like Spain. Next Year I will play for Barça or Madrid,” Benzema told France 2’s Stade 2 programme.

He added: “Some people have said I cannot play at the highest level. How ridiculous. I have a lot to learn and am still growing. I am only 20 and am working hard to improve all the time.”