At 37 years old, Karim Benzema remains a reference for the attacking position. Especially seen from Lyon. If he left the nest in 2009 to embark on a grandiose career at Real Madrid – culminating in the Ballon d’Or won in 2022 – KB9 remains popular at home, in his native capital of Gaul.
John Textor, the current boss of OL, is well aware of this and knows how to flatter the supporters. Also in a long interview given to RMC the American businessman slipped in a word about the former French international: “ I spoke to the president of his club in Saudi Arabia on the phone and told him about the rumors that he was unhappy at Al-Ittihad. But it obviously costs too much. The Saudi sums are astronomical », breathes the head of Eagle Football Group.
The funny allusion to Juninho
However, if there were to be an improbable agreement, John Textor opens the door to his club wide: “ He knows he is welcome on the pitch, no matter his age, he could even show his level in a wheelchair! He’s an important member of the family, he would also be welcome in a role off the field… » A more credible track in itself.
On the other hand, the following words from the businessman are striking: “ It’s the same for Juninho, he still looks great! He could still give us free kicks from outside the area. All these guys are welcome!
» Quip or blunder, difficult to disentangle the true from the false but the former Brazilian big name, 49 springs on the clock, will have noted the message. Sports director of OL between 2018 and 2021, “Juni” perhaps has a future in Lyon.
