At 37, Karim Benzema is in no hurry to retire. While some rumors suggested his intention to end his playing career even before the end of his contract in 2026, the Al-Ittihad striker firmly denied the information. “ These are the words of I don’t know who. It’s nonsense “, he recently confided.
The former Lyonnais, on the contrary, clearly suggested that he could see himself making the pleasure last as long as possible. “ I have no limit to tell myself that in two, three or four years, I will stop playing football. I feel good, thank God. My body is fine. I prepare well and we will see how I feel each year “, he added.
Karim Benzema more tempted by a return to Real than to OL
Olympique Lyonnais could also be tempted to take advantage of it. John Textor has indeed opened the door upon his return.
“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. But he knows he is welcome on the pitch, no matter his age, he could even show his level in a wheelchair,” he explained on the microphone of RMC.
And the owner of OL is ready to wait until his retirement to see him return to his training club. “He is an important member of the family, he would also be welcome in a role off the field”he added. But Les Gones might have to make up their minds. Once retirement time comes, KB9 seems much more tempted by a return to Real Madrid. “ At the moment I am in Jeddah and I am doing very well. We will see in the future, how life is and I will surely be close to Madrid in the future “, he recently told Marca.
