Benfica receive boost regarding former Ballon d'Or winner | OneFootball

The international press reports that there are possibilities for Benzema to strengthen Benfica as early as this winter. The doors are open, from all sides, for the move to happen in the next transfer window, something that would be a wish of José Mourinho.

The information comes from journalist Rudy Galetti, of TEAMtalk. The journalist, who specializes in the transfer window, reports that José Mourinho is indeed interested in a meeting with Benzema, after the two had already crossed paths at Real Madrid.

For his part, Karim Benzema views a return to European football favorably. The French striker's contract ends in June 2026, and the latest information suggests that he may not want to renew his contract, in order to return to the old continent and compete again in the Champions League.

In this sense, Al Ittihad is open to selling the former Ballon d'Or winner in January, so as not to lose the player for free at the end of the 2025/26 season. Therefore, the asking price is not high, and the Saudi club could accept the departure of the French international for something like seven or eight million euros.

Karim Benzema would even be willing to significantly lower his salary to return to Europe, and to a possible reunion with José Mourinho. Benfica, in turn, is evaluating the situation, with the election period making this reflection more complicated. The Eagles also have Pavlidis in good form, and spent more than 20 million euros in the summer on the signing of Franjo Ivanovic.

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