If he were to leave Al-Ittihad soon, Karim Benzema would be spoiled for choice. For some, OL is the ideal destination.
Karim Benzema’s Saudi future has darkened considerably this winter. On bad terms with his coach Marcelo Gallardo and in need of performance, the 2022 Ballon d’Or is the subject of numerous transfer rumors, barely six months after his resounding arrival at Al-Ittihad. So much so that the person concerned is announced all over Europe.
In England first, where Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea would be in the running, with a presumed advantage for the Gunners. But also in Italy where Inter would seek to make room for him, ready to sacrifice Alexis Sanchez in particular to compete even more with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. A rumor fueled recently by the former French goalkeeper of the Nerazzurri Sébastien Frey.
The defense has its say
For many, however, the dream base for KB9 would be none other than OL, his training club. His lawyer, Me Vigier, himself rekindles the rumor, in an interview with BFM TV: “ When you are at this level and your results are a little less good at a given moment, people immediately say that it is the end of your career. Personally, I would be quite happy to see him come back to play in Lyon, I would like that, but he hasn’t announced it to me yet… »