A historic signature prepared behind the scenes?

The owner of Olympique Lyonnais, John Textorrecently made a surprising statement regarding Karim Benzemathe former star striker of the France team and Real Madrid. In an interview given to RMC SportTextor opened the door to a possible return of Benzema to OL, despite his advanced age of 37 ans.

A phone call to the president of Al-Ittihad

Textor revealed he had a conversation with the president of the Saudi club Al-Ittihadwhere Benzema is currently playing. He mentioned the “rumors that he would be unhappy” in his new club, while recognizing that the Saudi sums are astronomical. Despite this, Textor did not hesitate to extend an invitation to Benzema, saying “He knows he is welcome on the pitch, no matter his age, he could even show his level in a wheelchair!”

An unwavering link with OL

This bold statement from Textor highlights the unbreakable bond which unites Benzema with Olympique Lyonnais, where he made his professional debut before joining Real Madrid. Textor insisted that Benzema is “an important member of the family” of OL, suggesting that the club's doors will always be open to him.

An uncertain future for Benzema

Although Benzema is currently under contract with Al-Ittihad jusqu'en 2026its future seems uncertain. Recently, he raised the possibility of a return to Real Madrid in a management role. However, the appeal of Textor's foot could represent an attractive option for the former Blues scorer, who could thus end his career in the club where it all began for him.