Silent for several weeks, Karim Benzema came out of silence to discuss his situation in Saudi Arabia and the end of his career.
Having gone into exile in Saudi Arabia at the start of last summer, after fourteen seasons spent at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema is going through a complicated period. Sidelined by his club Al-Ittihad after skipping the resumption of training at the beginning of January, the Ballon d’Or was even announced as leaving during the winter transfer window. Finally remaining in Jeddah, the French striker returned to his situation within the wealthy oil country during an interview given to GQ.
“Being in Saudi Arabia is a new challenge, which I like, a long-term project and in a Muslim country. I am not only a footballer here in Saudi Arabia, I am also an ambassador. I am here to bring in great European players soon, even if there are already great ones in the Saudi championship. Our challenge is to raise it to the same level as the European Leagues”declared the Nueve.
“It will be me who will choose when my career ends or not”
Benzema then spoke about his future: “Time will tell (what happens next), but I will be the one to choose when my career ends or not… Ultimately, I would like to be remembered as someone who started at the bottom and climbed to the top alone, and despite all the obstacles I encountered. It’s something that makes me really proud. »
As a reminder, Karim Benzema has signed a three-year contract with Al-Ittihad, until June 2026. At the end of this contract, KB9 will be 38 years old (almost 39) and could decide to hang up his boots. Unless he decides to prolong the pleasure. It is he who will choose, as he assured.
