The idea of Karim Benzema returning to Olympique Lyonnais provoked an outcry from several consultants and journalists. Every time for the same reasons.
Since Fabrizio Romano mentioned on his social networks the interest of the boss of Olympique Lyonnais for a possible return of Karim Benzema to the Rhône, everyone wanted to give their opinion on the subject. In the specialized media, journalists and consultants were thus led to say what they thought of such a possibility. A consensus quickly emerged: the vast majority are opposed to a comeback of the 2022 Ballon d’Or in Lyon. The reasons given are often the same.
On the side of RMC, Jérôme Rothen, Eric Di Meco and Christophe Dugarry are all against. “ If Lyon is right to try it? No, I am categorical “, launched the first who continued by focusing on the financial side of things: “ What makes me say that this is a bad idea is Karim’s personality and temperament. He showed, and this is to be respected, that money was more important than the sporting side. » For his part, Eric Di Meco preferred to talk about the relationship between OL and Benzema. And according to him, if there were to be a return, it is too late.
“Above all, don’t let him go”
“ Maybe if he had chosen to go to Lyon after Real it could have been good. (…) There, I have the impression that it is perhaps too late and that it may not be a good story. » The choice of the former OM player is shared by a good number of journalists. On the chain The TeamCarine Galli confirmed it: “ Above all, he doesn’t go there. His club career was perfect. (…) He is not the type of player who told us every year that he was going to return to Lyon. He always said he loved Lyon (…) but going back there today would be so complicated. (…) »
For Giovanni Castaldi’s partner, the context would be a huge handicap for the former Real player. “ There, if he returns to Lyon, he must be the savior, finding himself in an environment that is not his. He lived at Real Madrid, in excellence from morning to night. He will end up in Lyon, in a club which is absolutely not in the right place at the moment. » On the set, Ludovic Obraniak agreed with Carine Galli, referring to a certain Portuguese player. “ Comeback stories usually end badly. The most obvious example is certainly that of Cristiano Ronaldo who returns to Manchester United. He’s too big for this club. I think this is a falsely good idea on both sides. Lyon would put itself in financial danger. » The verdict is implacable.
