Karim Benzema has insisted that Kylian Mbappe 's decision to snub Real Madrid will not affect their relationship.
Ahead of four Nations League matches with France next month, the duo have reunited at their national team's base in Clairefontaine and were filmed meeting for the first time since Mbappe turned down the opportunity to join Madrid in favour of signing a groundbreaking new contract with hometown club Paris Saint-Germain.
Benzema - fresh off winning the Champions League by defeating Liverpool with Los Blancos in a tense final on Saturday - has already expressed his disappointment over his fellow Frenchman's decision, having been on a charm offensive with his Real teammates. But the 34-year-old was all smiles with the PSG superstar when linking up at the team hotel, shaking hands and sharing a warm embrace.
