Mourinho keen to bring 37-year-old striker to Benfica | OneFootball

The name of Karim Benzema has once again gained traction in the European market and, this time, Benfica emerges as a possible destination for the French striker. The 37-year-old forward is said to be a request from José Mourinho for the upcoming season.

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 considerable 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 to 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. A decision regarding the player’s future should be made soon, while José Mourinho – who has been compared to Farioli and Rui Borges – is trying to convince Benfica’s board 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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