Leaving go into exile in Saudi Arabia in the summer of 2023, Karim Benzema may have lived in the Gulf in the Gulf in the past few months. Indeed, the former French international (97 selections, 37 selections) saw his lease end in June 2026 and, for the time being, the trend seems to be at a start. And maybe even from this winter transfer window.
According to information from journalist Ekrem Konur, the Ballon d'Or 2022 could make a comeback in Europe. His former coach at Real Madrid, José Mourinho, now on the bench of Benfica, would try to convince “KB9” to settle down in the Portuguese capital.
For his part, Al-Ittihad would not be closed to a departure from his 37-year-old attacker. The decision -makers of the club based in Djeddah would claim 5 to 7 million euros to release the Frenchman from his last months of contract.
Benzema back in France?
Now remains to know Benzema's position. If he wants to return to play in Europe, he will certainly have to accept a significant drop in salary, he who would currently receive around 100 million euros per year.
Still according to the same source, Benfica would not be the only club to make sweet eyes to the old Lyonnais. French clubs and MLS would also closely monitor the situation of the “nueve”.
