Bayer Leverkusen dismiss Karim Benzema transfer speculation | OneFootball

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has shut down talk of a move for Karim Benzema, insisting the club will not act.

Asked about signing the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, Rolfes said: "Our squad is complete", speaking to Bild.

Reports of direct contact surfaced after Benzema's contract with Al-Hilal was mutually terminated in Saudi Arabia. The chatter intensified when he followed Leverkusen's official Instagram account.

Despite suggestions he had spoken with Lucas Vazquez and Moussa Diaby, club figures view their attack as well covered.

Head coach Carles Martinez can call on Patrik Schick and emerging forward Christian Kofane. The options will increase once Victor Boniface completes his recovery from a serious knee injury.

A return to Lyon had already been ruled out last week.

Source: Goal.com

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