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Karim Benzema: Where does the Real Madrid ace's €1bn release clause rank in Europe?
REAL MADRID star Karim Benzema has signed a new deal with a staggering €1billion release clause – how does it compare to other players in Europe?
Benzema has put pen to paper on a new four-year deal at the Bernabeu, committing his future until at least 2021.
The 29-year-old is understood to be pocketing wages in excess of £125,000 a week.
But his weekly salary doesn’t compare to the buyout clause in the Frenchman’s new deal.
If another side want to sign Benzema, they will have to stump of a staggering €1bn for his signature.
But how does Benzema’s release clause compare to other players in Europe?
Click through the gallery above to find out!
Karim Benzema has signed a new deal with Real Madrid