Just a few days shy of his 37th birthday, Karim Benzema could surprise everyone by ending his career at the end of the 2024-2025 season. According to
Relevothe former OL and Real Madrid striker, currently at Al-Ittihad, would feel a certain physical and mental fatigue, particularly in the face of the evening training demands imposed by the heat in Saudi Arabia.
Despite impressive performances with 11 goals and 3 assists in 12 games this season, the 2022 Ballon d’Or seems ready to hang up his boots sooner than expected.
A symbolic return to Real Madrid already planned
Under contract with Al-Ittihad until June 2026, Benzema could however end this adventure next May, also facilitating substantial savings for his club, which pays him a colossal salary estimated at 200 million euros.
However, his post-football future already seems clear. Close to Florentino Pérez, Benzema would have acted as ambassador for Real Madrid, particularly in Saudi Arabia, to strengthen the club’s image in this key region. A strategic reconversion for a player who has won everything on the field and remains a global icon.
