With Benfica in the mix, Benzema hints at possible move: It could happen | OneFootball

Karim Benzema does not rule out a return to Real Madrid. Currently playing for Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, the French striker has been linked as a target for Benfica in the January transfer window and assures that his future depends on Florentino Pérez.

"Florentino Pérez is a leader. He does a tremendous job, bringing in players you never thought could arrive. Return? For what? [laughs]. He’s someone you can never say no to," began the 37-year-old striker.

Benzema does not hide that the president of the Merengues "is special" and gives assurances: "If Florentino is still there, it could still happen. I talk to him. I am a Madridista. Madrid is still my city, I feel like a Madridista and a Madrileño. Let’s see what happens."

"Real Madrid will always be my team. I watch the games when I can. It’s the best club in the world. It’s a team with a lot of potential, and I believe it can do what it’s doing right now. I like this Real Madrid. There’s a lot of talk now, but it will always be like this. If they draw or lose, it’s already a crisis. They go from being the best team in the world to questioning the coach, this or that player..." concluded the Benfica target.

This season, playing for Al Ittihad, Karim Benzema – valued at 7 million euros – has played nine matches. In the 796 minutes he has played, the footballer has scored five 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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