A return to Ligue 1? A complete breakdown between Benzema and Saudi Arabia! The French striker’s situation has accelerated sharply in recent days.
What if the Karim Benzema saga were to take a totally unexpected turn? The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner is now in open conflict with the Saudi Pro League.
An open conflict with Saudi football
Out of contract in June with Al-Ittihad, the French forward reportedly reacted very badly to the first contract extension offer sent by the Saudi league. His entourage described the proposal as “insulting,” equivalent to playing almost for free… excluding image rights. In short, a slap in the face for a player of his stature.
As a result, Benzema has decided to take a hard line. Furious, he is said to have stepped back and now refuses to play, opening a direct standoff with the Saudi Pro League, the true decision-maker in this case. The golden romance appears to be well and truly over.
An imminent departure, a return to Europe… or even to Ligue 1? With just days left in the transfer window, an early exit is no longer out of the question. His name is already circulating in Europe, notably at Juventus. But behind the scenes, an even more explosive scenario is gaining traction: a return to France, according to information revealed by Sacha Tavolieri.
With the World Cup just six months away, Benzema could be tempted by a familiar, competitive, and highly visible environment. Ligue 1 as a destination? The idea is no longer taboo. A return to Lyon seems the most likely. It is hard to imagine Benzema at PSG or OM… The saga is underway. And this time, France could be at the heart of the shock.
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