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 that competes in the Saudi League, and has a future. The footballer worked with José Mourinho at Real Madrid and is now being pointed to the Club of Light.

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 the command of José Mourinho. 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 data from Transfermarkt, the current market value of Karim Benzema is estimated at 7 million euros. The decision about the player's future should occur soon, while José Mourinho - who was compared to Farioli and Rui Borges - is trying to convince the SAD of Benfica to move forward with the Ballon d'Or winner, in 2022.

This season, while 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 championship and a cup with the Jeddah club.

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