Benzema completes nine years at Real Madrid LaLiga - Real Madrid Wants to reach ten seasons

On July 9, 2009, the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu opened its door to welcome their then new signing, Karim Benzema.

Nine years later, the French striker has managed to lift every trophy that he has competed for, including four Champions League titles, two LaLiga trophies and two Copa del Reys.

Although he has been often at the receiving end of criticism, he has featured as a starter in almost every coach's line-up, bar his first year in Spain under Manuel Pellegrini.

Carlo Ancelotti has tried to lure him out to Bayern Munich and most recently to Napoli, but the Frenchman has sworn eternal love to Los Blancos.

Given that Real Madrid want him to stay at the club, Benzema seems eager to reach a double-digit number of seasons donning the white shirt.

The 30-year-old went on Twitter to express his love to everyone around Real Madrid.

"Nine years ago I wore the Real Madrid t-shirt for the first time," he posted.

"Thanks to the president, the whole club, the players AND to all the coaches with whom I coincided. Proud to defend this badge and eternally grateful."