Benzema’s Al-Ittihad deal ending, Europe return possible this summer | OneFootball

Karim Benzema might soon leave Saudi Arabia. The Frenchman embraced the Al-Ittihad project in the summer of 2023, after ending his love affair with Real Madrid. After two seasons in the Saudi league, and with his contract expiring, the class of '87 might decide to return to top-tier football, where he certainly has no shortage of admirers.

Benzema on his future: “My stay at Al-Ittihad depends on many things. I want to play for another two years”

Benzema and Al-Ittihad might part ways in the summer. The Frenchman has been in Saudi Arabia since the summer of 2023, and since then he has won over Saudi fans with his goals, although the presence of teams like Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr has not allowed the club to achieve great results. Two years later, the former Real Madrid player's contract is expiring, and his stay in the Saudi league is still uncertain. Benzema has expressed his desire to play until he is 40 and might decide to embark on one last, great experience in Europe, proving he still has much to offer top-tier football. These are his words about the future.

“My contract here is about to expire, it’s true. I can’t yet say if I’ll stay or leave; it depends on many things. In December, I’ll turn 38. I see myself playing football for another two years. Physically, I’m in shape, I work hard and play football: I love football, I enjoy it. We’ll see what happens, what the club thinks. I like to talk face to face and hear what they think. The best thing for me is to continue here, but not just for one or two years. I can’t do that. I think the level of football in the league is improving more and more. I’ve been here for three years, it’s improving more and more and continues to progress. It’s true that I have offers in Europe. I have to evaluate everything, choose carefully and see where I feel comfortable, without forgetting that I feel good here and receive affection from everyone. We’ll see.”

Francesco Landi

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