Having gone into exile in Saudi Arabia a little over two years ago, Karim Benzema sees his lease with his club Al-Ittihad end on June 30. And it is said that the “Nueve” would like to return to European pitches next season. It remains to be seen where.
In recent weeks, his name has notably circulated around Benfica Lisbon, where José Mourinho would like to find him. Another rumor also reports an interest from Fenerbahçe, which would have made it its priority for the next winter transfer window.
What if Karim Benzema decided instead to complete the circle by returning to Lyon? A prospect that really appeals to former Les Gones striker, Sonny Anderson. For Téléfoot, the Brazilian completely validated a return of “KB9” to the Rhône, even going so far as to advise the leaders of OL to try their luck.
Anderson: “If it turns out he wants to come back to Lyon”
“If I would take Benzema back for six months in Lyon? Always (smile)! Karim still has a place in my team. Even if he is 40 years old, because he has knowledge of football, elegance… », Estimates Sonny Anderson.
And to add: “ If we don't try anything, we have nothing. Me, if I advise Olympique Lyonnais, even if they say no, you have to try it! If so, he wants to come back to Lyon. We don't know! We won't know (if we don't try, editor's note). But yes! I'll take it! It would be good for our championship, and for Lyon. But I'm signing! » To the wise…
