Karim Benzema, the French striker who blinded in Real Madrid for more than ten years, is said to look a return to European football and leaves a stint in Saudi Arabia with Al-Eittihad. Since joining the Saudi Pro League in 2023, Benzema has scored impressively, but was confronted with challenges, including reported dissatisfaction with the level of the competition.
His contract runs until June 2026, but sources indicate that he does not intend to expand it, free up the road for a possible free transfer next summer or even an exit in January when the negotiations connect. Benfica, the Portuguese giants who are now led by Jose Mourinho, the former Benzema coach in Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013.
The couple enjoyed success, with Benzema who credited Mourinho to raise his game. Rumors suggest that Mourinho likes to reunite with the Ballon d’Or winner of 2022 to strengthen Benfica’s attack, which has shown vulnerabilities in this campaign.
The interest of Benfica stems from needing a proven goal scorer for their Portuguese League title Push and Champions League ambitions. However, there are plenty of challenges. At 37, Benzema’s age and substantial € 100 million annual salary at Al-Eittihad, financial obstacles are for Benfica, which are not among the richest clubs in Europe.
Mourinho has publicized the speculation publicly and explains that Benzema is “arranged” in Saudi, but Insider reports on interest behind the scenes. Benfica’s opportunities? At best moderately to acquire Benzema, unless he prioritizes European competition over money, only the time will answer that question.
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