Transfer: Florentino Perez rejects Ancelotti’s proposal to replace Benzema with EPL striker

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has reportedly turned down head coach Carlo Ancelotti’s request to sign Premier League striker Richarlison as a possible long-term replacement for Karim Benzema at Santiago Bernabeu.

As per a report in El Nacional, Ancelotti was keen on a reunion with Richarlison, who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur.

But Perez is not interested in bringing the Brazilian international to Los Blancos.

The report added that the main reason for the rejection was Richarlison’s behaviour more than his on-pitch skills.

Perez believes the former Everton star is very erratic and problematic and is not going to be a good addition to the Real Madrid squad.

Meanwhile, Benzema is reportedly set to stay at Real Madrid for another season.

Thus the hunt for his replacement could be pushed to the summer of 2024.