It was a month ago. In mid-December, Relevo
indicated in his columns that Karim Benzema was considering hanging up and putting his professional football cleats in the closet. The media added that the former Real Madrid player showed his weariness with the routine imposed for so many years by his career at the highest level. But all this would be nothing but wind, as “KB9” proclaimed loud and clear.
Came on Tuesday to encourage his former club Real Madrid which was playing its semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca (3-0), relocated for the occasion to Saudi Arabia near Jeddah, Karim Benzema gave an interview to Marca. And it was with the pro-Madrilenian media that he wanted to reconsider his alleged desire to stop. “No, no. These are words from I don’t know who. It’s nonsense. I don’t set any limits for myself and I don’t tell myself that I’m going to stop playing football in two, three or four years. »
“KB9” wants to win with Al-Ittihad
And the 2022 Ballon d’Or continues: “I feel very good, thank God. My body is fine. I’m preparing well and we’ll see how I feel year after year. » But if he does not yet feel ready to say stop, Karim Benzema is nonetheless thinking about what his post-career could look like. A role as ambassador for Real Madrid would not necessarily displease him. “A return to Real Madrid in the future? Yes of course, why not. But for the moment I am in Jeddah and I am doing very well. There will always be time to see how life will evolve and I will surely be close to Madrid. »
So things are said for the Al-Ittihad player who remains focused on his objectives in the Saudi Pro League. After thirteen days of the championship, his team sits at the top of the standings, two small points ahead of Al-Hilal. “I plan to keep winning. I have in mind to win a title with Al-Ittihad. »
