Potential Ligue 1 Bombshell: Karim Benzema Could Return to Lyon!
The future of the French forward, discontent in Saudi Arabia, is more uncertain than ever. His former team wants to repatriate him, although it is not an easy task.
Karim Benzema's future is more uncertain than ever. Discontent with his situation in Saudi Arabia, the French forward could change scenery and become one of the big moves in this January transfer market.
According to RMC Sport, the French striker, already sought after by teams like Chelsea and Manchester United, has a new suitor, and in this case, it's his first love: Olympique Lyon.
It was there that he exploded onto the scene and gained recognition in the football world. In 2009, he left for Real Madrid, where he became one of the best forwards globally. Now, more than 14 years later, the prodigal son could return home.
His former team, currently in a crisis that places them sixteenth in the Ligue 1 standings, wants to bring him back to use his goals to lift the club out of its difficult situation. However, it won't be easy to secure his return.
According to the mentioned source, the French club cannot afford the astronomical salary that its homegrown talent earns at Al Ittihad. Therefore, Benzema would need to make an effort and give up a significant portion of his earnings to return to the club where he grew up.
It's challenging but not impossible. Lyon is confident in leveraging the good relationship that the club's ownership investment group maintains with Saudi Arabia to successfully conclude the operation. For now, Lyon joins the list of Benzema's suitors, but in the heart of the French forward, it's not just any potential move.
