France ace claims United contact
Monday, June 11, 2012 at 2:33 PM | by Ben McAleer 
France and Real Madrid front-man Karim Benzema had claimed Manchester United have tried to sign him every season since 2008.
The 24-year-old looks set to lead the French front-line when they take on England in the Group D opener on Monday night.
And despite speculation linking him with a move away from the Bernabeu, Benzema insists he is ‘very happy’ in the Spanish capital.
"The rumours about my future are common, every summer it's the same that I will be going to this club and that club," Benzema said.
"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."
