For Karim Benzema, it all started in Lyon. A sparkling debut which allowed him to sign for Real. With the Merengues, it took him time but he managed to become great.
The Madrid club notably allowed him to win a Ballon d’Or, the supreme individual award in world football. If things went less well at the end of his adventure, he decided to join Al-Ittihad.
In great shape
And the one who will celebrate his 37th birthday in a few days continues to shine in Saudi Arabia. During the twelve matches played under the orders of Laurent Blanc this season, he scored eleven goals and provided three assists.
At the top individually, he can be satisfied with the performances of his club, which is at the top of the championship having won twelve of the thirteen matches played so far. But this Monday, Relief drops a bomb on the future of the Frenchman.
End of career?
“Benzema is already considering retirement and will return to Real Madrid,” writes the media. Tired of daily routines, those who have a contract until 2026 thought they would see it through to the end before hanging up.
Now, the idea of retiring at the end of the current season has gained ground and he has already discussed it with his club. His idea would then be to return to Real Madrid in a role which would be defined but no longer as a player.
