Karim Benzema linked with Benfica, striker could arrive at Luz soon | OneFootball

Karim Benzema is on Benfica's radar. The 37-year-old French striker is in his final year of contract with Al Ittihad, a club competing in the Saudi League, and his future is uncertain. The footballer worked with José Mourinho at Real Madrid and is now linked to the Clube da Luz.

According to Ekrem Konur, a transfer market specialist, the Asian team is willing to consider an offer between 5 and 7 million euros, but a move to Luz would also require the player to accept a significant salary cut.

During his time at the Spanish club, Benzema scored 78 goals in 150 matches under José Mourinho's management. The player himself has stated in interviews that the coach played an important role in his development. The player's arrival in Portuguese football would be considered one of the major moves in the European market.

According to Transfermarkt data, Karim Benzema's current market value is estimated at 7 million euros. The decision regarding the player's future is expected soon, while José Mourinho - who was compared to Farioli and Rui Borges - seeks to convince Benfica's management to pursue the Ballon d'Or winner of 2022.

This season, playing for Al Ittihad, Karim Benzema has played two matches. In the 180 minutes he played, the footballer scored three goals. Since arriving in Saudi Arabia, the player has won a championship and a cup with the Jeddah club.

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