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Man Utd and Arsenal target Karim Benzema sends message to Carlo Ancelotti
KARIM BENZEMA has sent a message of thanks to axed Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti.
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Ancelotti was given his marching orders following a trophyless season at the Bernabeu.
The Italian is now expected to take some time off to undergo an operation on his back.
Gracias por todo mister y a todo tu staff @MrAncelotti Thanks for all mister and your staff for this 2 great years ! pic.twitter.com/fOxnRLGFY7
— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) May 26, 2015
France hitman Benzema has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal after Ancelotti's departure, which could cause uncertainty among the Real squad.
Reports claim Arsenal are willing to listen to offers for Olivier Giroud in order to fund a move for the 27-year-old.
Karim Benzema has thanked Carlo Ancelotti for his time as Real Madrid manager
But while Benzema may be a £40million target for the Premier League pair, his thoughts today remained firmly on Ancelotti.
"Thanks for everything Mr Ancelotti and your entire staff for these two great years!" he wrote on Twitter.
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