Benzema back in France? The shattering announcement!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Benzema back in France? The shattering announcement!

In difficulty in the Saudi championship, Karim Benzema would have been approached by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who would like to acquire the French striker this winter.

Having gone into exile in Saudi Arabia last summer, Karim Benzema is having a complicated time with his club Al-Ittihad. Target of criticism and insults from supporters of his new team, who point out in particular his lack of investment, the former Madrilenian is no longer in the odor of sanctity within the extremely wealthy oil country. From there to considering a return to Europe?

According to information from Sports ZoneParis Saint-Germain would be interested in the idea of ​​relaunching the Ballon d’Or 2022. More precisely, its president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who “looked into the possibility of a loan from Karim Benzema for the next 6 months”according to the media.

Luis Campos is not hot

However, “for the moment the option is ruled out, Paris wants to concentrate on the defensive sector and the middle”. In addition, Luis Campos would be “doubtful” to the idea of ​​recruiting the 36-year-old French striker. Not to mention that the operation seems complicated for the French champions given the emoluments received by the “Nueve” in Saudi Arabia. According to some sources, his annual salary is estimated at 200 million euros per year. As a reminder, he signed a three-year contract with Al-Ittihad, until June 2026.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.