After fourteen seasons spent at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema decided in the summer of 2023 to go into exile in Saudi Arabia, with a fantastic contract at stake. And while he has started his last year of contract under the colors of Al-Ittihad, the 37-year-old French striker would have desires elsewhere.
According to the information from Photothe “Nueve” would like to treat itself to one last experience in Europe. And the 2022 Ballon d'Or would already have touches. In addition to the interest of Benfica which was mentioned a few days ago, Fenerbahçe would be very interested in the idea of ​​​​offering the former Lyonnais. And this winter.
Eager to “ enlist a more decisive attacker », the coach of the Istanbul club, Domenico Tedesco, would have made Karim Benzema his top priority. A lead that would have been validated by its management. She is now preparing to contact representatives of “KB9” in order to test the waters.
Fenerbahçe awaits Benzema's response
If the response from the former French international's clan is positive, the transfer process will then be launched. It must be said that Fenerbahçe would be inclined to use the means to convince the former number 9 of the White House to settle down in Türkiye. As a reminder, the latter currently earns 50 million euros per year in Saudi Arabia.
And to make room for the Frenchman and fill the coffers in the process, the Turkish team could sacrifice Jhon Duran. Currently injured, the Colombian has not lived up to expectations since his arrival at the start of the year. Now it remains to be seen what Karim Benzema thinks…
