Karim Benzema sets record straight over Real Madrid transfer rumors

Karim Benzema took to Twitter to squash all transfer rumors linking him with a move away from Real Madrid.

Karim Benzema would like everyone, especially "all those clowns," to know that he is not planning on leaving Real Madrid.

After weeks and weeks of transfer rumors linking Benzema to a move away from Real Madrid–most notably to Premier League power Arsenal–the France national team forward took to Twitter to squash all of them with days in the summer window ticking down.

Just Monday, Benzema was the subject of more reports claiming that he is "ready to consider a move to the Emirates." One UK outlet has even cobbled together a timeline of his potential move to join Arsene Wenger's Gunners. Based on his social media statement soon after, that might be a bit of a reach. 

For all those clowns who want to make believe things at my fans. Here this is my home ! #HalaMadridYNadaMas pic.twitter.com/og6tMZKoft

— Karim Benzema (@Benzema) August 24, 2015

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Benzema's currently employer didn't seem too displeased with him handling his own PR in this instance.

.@Benzema KB9🙌 #HalaMadrid

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) August 24, 2015

Benzema did not play in Real Madrid's season-opening 0-0 draw at Sporting Gijon, continuing his comeback from a thigh muscle injury. He participated in a recovery session with his Real Madrid teammates on Monday. If his tweet is to be taken as gospel, they'll be his teammates for considerably longer as well. He's signed with the club through 2019.