Mourinho called Ballon d'Or winner to boost Benfica | OneFootball

After all, Karim Benzema is indeed a possibility to strengthen Benfica. Although José Mourinho has denied any interest from the Eagles, it seems that the club's management is evaluating the potential signing of the French international.

According to information from the newspaper Marca, Benzema is a strong candidate for Benfica's attack in the upcoming winter transfer window, as he enters the last six months of his contract with Al Ittihad and is free to negotiate at no cost.

The same source contradicts José Mourinho and claims that the Special One personally called Benzema "a few days ago" and is interested in reuniting with the striker he coached at Real Madrid, expressing to the player his desire to have him back.

"Benzema? It was the first time I heard... We played a friendly in the Algarve against his team, we talked, but the last thing on his horizon is returning to European football", said the Benfica coach about the French forward.

This season, playing for Al Ittihad, Karim Benzema - valued at 7 million euros - has played two matches. In the 180 minutes he played, the footballer scored three goals. Since arriving in Saudi Arabia, the player has already won a championship and a cup with the Jeddah club.

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