Forward "Blancos" Karim Benzema officially received the status of the fourth vice-captain of the team.

After the departure of Pepe from Real in the team vacated the seat of the fourth vice-captain.

Given the established traditions in Madrid, this position could be taken by a player who is the longest (except for the already existing three vice-captains) is in the club. Ever since the "Blancos" left Pepe it was clear that an honorable role would be given to Karim Benzema.

Now Real Madrid has officially introduced the Frenchman, having published on his website the photo of Club President Florentino Perez with the four vice-captains of Madrid.

Benzema moved to the "Royal Club" in the summer of 2009 - just a few weeks later than Cristiano Ronaldo. Thus, it is the Portuguese at the moment is the third vice-captain, while above him in the captain's hierarchy of Madrid are only Marcelo and Sergio Ramos.

Earlier, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said that the club was not going to buy striker PSG Kilian Mbappa.