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Karim Benzema has emphatically denied rumors suggesting he plans to retire earlier than his contract with Al-Ittihad expires in 2026. The Ballon d’Or winner, now 37, insists he’s feeling match and hasn’t set a timeline for his retirement. This assertion opens the door to a number of potential situations for his future, together with doable returns to Actual Madrid or his youth membership, Olympique Lyonnais.
Latest stories prompt Benzema was contemplating early retirement, prompting a swift denial from the participant himself. “These are phrases from somebody I don’t know. It’s nonsense,” Benzema acknowledged, dismissing hypothesis about an imminent retirement. This unambiguous assertion immediately contradicts earlier rumors and suggests a robust want to proceed his profession for the foreseeable future.
Benzema additional indicated a willingness to proceed enjoying for a number of extra years. “I don’t have a restrict to say in two, three, or 4 years I’ll cease enjoying soccer. I really feel good, thank God. My physique is nice. I’m coaching properly, and we’ll see how I really feel annually,” he added, highlighting his present health and the continuing evaluation of his bodily situation. This strategy suggests a practical strategy to assessing his continued health on a yearly foundation.
Potential return to Lyon or Madrid: Textor’s invitation
Olympique Lyonnais proprietor John Textor has publicly invited Benzema again to the membership, stating, “I spoke on the cellphone with the president of his membership in Saudi Arabia, and we mentioned the rumors that he is likely to be sad at Al-Ittihad. However clearly, it’s too costly. The quantities concerned in Saudi Arabia are astronomical. Nevertheless, he is aware of he’s welcome again to the sector no matter his age; he might even present his abilities in a wheelchair.” This demonstrates Lyon’s enduring affinity for his or her former star participant, acknowledging his vital contribution to the membership’s historical past.
Whereas Textor additionally expressed openness to Benzema returning in a non-playing function, Benzema just lately hinted at a potential return to Actual Madrid sooner or later, telling Marca, “Proper now, I’m in Jeddah, and I’m doing very properly. We’ll see how life goes sooner or later, and I’ll certainly be nearer to Madrid sooner or later.” This implies {that a} return to his former membership, and town the place he made his identify, is a robust consideration.
Regardless of earlier stories suggesting dissatisfaction together with his time at Al-Ittihad, Benzema has discovered his footing in Saudi Arabia, performing exceptionally properly underneath supervisor Laurent Blanc. This season has seen a major uptick in efficiency, highlighting his capability to adapt and thrive in several environments. He has loved his finest season in Saudi Arabia up to now, with 13 appearances leading to 12 objectives and three assists.
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