France striker Karim Benzema has revealed that Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson has been making attempts to sign him ‘for the past three or four seasons’. However, the 24-year-old hitman insists he is happy at Real Madrid and will not be leaving them anytime soon. Benzema told The Sun:

“The rumours about my future are common, every summer it’s the same that I will be going to this club and that club.

“But I am very happy at Real Madrid and the thought about leaving has never crossed my mind. I know Manchester United have tried to sign me for the past three or four seasons. When I was at Lyon they and a number of other English clubs wanted me but could not agree terms with Lyon. Besides, I wanted to go to Spain and I can honestly say I have never regretted that decision.

“I’m still young and I have a contract at Madrid until 2015. I still want to achieve things at the club. I have had a taste of success after winning the Spanish title but I want more.”

The former Lyon striker signed for Madrid in the summer of 2009 and after a disappointing first season, he has been scoring goals for fun since the arrival of Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu. The presence of Ronaldo and Higuain has limited his outings but the Frenchman has still managed a total of 67 goals and 28 assists in the 133 games he has played for Madrid thus far. He added:

“I would never say never about coming to England and, to be honest, I have no real preference in terms of teams. But that is a long way in the future, not something I would even consider at the moment.”

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