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Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema announced the extension of his contract with Los Blancos until 2021 at a press conference in Madrid on Thursday. The 29-year old French international's new contract reportedly includes a $1.1 billion release clause. This astronomical release clause figure comes on the heels of Neymar's record 222 million euro departure from Barcelona, which was funded by French club PSG to trigger Neymar's release clause.
Brazilian superstar Neymar said he came to Paris Saint-Germain for a "bigger challenge" in his first public comments since arriving in the French capital on Friday. SOUNDBITE
Security measures at Le Bourget airport were stepped up on Friday for the arrival of the world's most expensive footballer, Brazilian superstar Neymar, following his record transfer from Spanish giants Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. IMAGES
After landing in the French capital on Friday morning, the world's most expensive footballer, Brazilian superstar Neymar, stopped at the American Hospital just outside Paris for a medical, before his scheduled press conference at the Parc des Princes. IMAGES of the American Hospital
After landing in the French capital on Friday morning, the world's most expensive footballer, Brazilian superstar Neymar, stopped at the American Hospital just outside Paris for a medical, before his scheduled press conference at the Parc des Princes. IMAGES of van leaving the American Hospital