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 the final year of his 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 being linked to the Estádio da Luz club.

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 pay 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 arrival of the player in Portuguese football would be considered one of the major moves of the European market.

According to data from Transfermarkt, Karim Benzema’s current market value is estimated at 7 million euros. A decision regarding the player’s future is expected soon, while José Mourinho – who was compared to Farioli and Rui Borges – is trying to convince Benfica’s board Benfica to move forward for the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner.

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 already won a league title and a cup with the Jeddah club.

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