Criticized by Al-Ittihad supporters for his timid performances, Karim Benzema would not say no to leaving Saudi Arabia to join MLS and more precisely Los Angeles FC!
Can Karim Benzema’s adventure in Saudi Arabia end after seven short months? The year 2024 ended very badly for the 2022 Ballon d’Or, with catastrophic final collective results (Al-Ittihad remains on three defeats and finds itself 7th in the Saudi Pro League, 25 points behind the leader), inglorious individual performances and even a disappearance on Instagram and training!
Obviously returning to Madrid to treat a small foot injury, “KB9” would have thought of offering his services to Real, which he left hastily last summer. That’s according to Defensa Centrala media that treats Casa Blanca news with unreliable information.
Furthermore, according to a twitter Moroccan, Youssef El Idrissi, the 36-year-old Lyonnais was also approached by Los Angeles FC and asked its managers to consider a departure if the Jeddah team did not strengthen during the winter break imposed by the World Cup. Asia of Nations. According to this same insiderBenzema would have notably requested the recruitment of a number 10, he who is accompanied by the reigning champion by N’Golo Kanté and Fabinho.
✍️ Since it’s a boring Monday let’s “source it” a little bit 😳
Karim Benzema receives an initial bid from Los Angeles USA, Player asks #Alittihad board to discuss it if the team is not supported by new stars & not building a strong project to compete this season. pic.twitter.com/hGvaW1fuC9
— Youssef El Idrissi 🗣️⚽ يوسف الإدريسي (@youidrissi_711) January 8, 2024
Impossible for an MLS club?
Benzema’s sudden departure from MLS is close to impossible. On the one hand, there is little chance of seeing Al-Ittihad agree to terminate the contract of an international star for whom he rolled out the red carpet. His salary would be $30 million (according to Football transfer window, and not 200 million as Marca said) and the LA franchise would have a hard time spending that much money. Carlos Vela, the team’s big star in recent years, peaked at $4.5 million. If he really wants to continue his career in California, he will have to give up 80% or 90% of his current emoluments…
