An AS journalist mentioned on social networks a possible return of Karim Benzema to Olympique Lyonnais. Without really believing it.
But what will Karim Benzema do? The French striker is going through a very difficult period in Saudi Arabia, where he is disliked by some of the Al-Ittihad supporters. His disappointing performances and his lack of involvement are criticized for the 2022 Ballon d’Or.
Two elements are making a lot of noise and adding to the trouble: the “Nueve” suspended his Instagram account, and he especially left Jeddah to return to Europe. In this tense context, the journalist from AS in France published a post which caused a lot of reaction. The text said that he was “time to come home”. The photo showed Benzema with the jersey of Olympique Lyonnais, his training club.
Ha llegado el momento de volver a casa. https://t.co/ToqevSMnFn pic.twitter.com/MmxI1pHzC2
— Andrés Onrubia Ramos (@AndiOnrubia) December 30, 2023
Benzema to Lyon? Impossible, probably…
The scenario would be quite crazy: Benzema leaving Saudi Arabia to make a triumphant return to OL, in order to help the Rhone club ensure its maintenance in Ligue 1. It seems too good to be true, and the Spanish journalist himself agrees. “No kidding, it’s impossible for him to come back I think”he replied to an Internet user who wanted to know more.
There are many financial and sporting obstacles that could block Benzema’s very possible return to Lyon. Above all, it is not at all certain that the former captain of Real Madrid will end his Saudi adventure so early. The latest reports on the subject suggest a foot injury, which Benzema would have taken advantage of to return to Europe during the holidays, with the agreement of his club. In another post, the Spanish journalist explained his message. He was talking about “going home for Christmas.” »
