In the summer of 2023, Karim Benzema left Real Madrid to join Saudi Arabia and Al-Ittihad. Under contract until June 2026, the former Real Madrid number 9 is now 37 years old and the end of his career is approaching. If it is rare to see a player wear the Madrid jersey twice in his career, Karim Benzema does not close the door to this possibility.
Leader of the Saudi championship, Karim Benzema is having a successful season so far with Al-Ittihad. Author of 10 goals this season, the former player of Real Madrid was also able to see his former teammates again, present at Jeddah to dispute the Spanish Super Cup. What to give him ideas?
Benzema does not want to hear about retirement
At 37, most of his career Karim Benzema is behind him. But is he thinking about retirement? “ These stories are not true. This is just nonsense. I feel good, I can play for many more years. »
“Return to Real Madrid? Yes, why not?
Karim Benzema agreed to give an interview for the Spanish daily Mark. He was notably asked about the possibility of seeing him one day wear the jersey of the Real Madrid : « Yes, of course, why not. For now, I am in Jeddah and I am doing very well. The time will come to see how life goes and I’m sure I’ll be close to Madrid. »
