- Former France forward won four league titles with Ligue 1 club
- Player has 12 goals in 20 appearances for Al-Ittihad this season
Lyon are attempting a reunion with Karim Benzema, who could become the latest high-profile player to leave the Saudi Pro League this month.
Talks have taken place over a deal that would see the striker return to his boyhood club, but making the move happen will not be easy. Benzema, who began his career in Lyon’s academy, joined Al-Ittihad from Real Madrid on a three-year deal last summer and finances could make a return to Europe complicated.
Continue reading…Former France forward won four league titles with Ligue 1 clubPlayer has 12 goals in 20 appearances for Al-Ittihad this seasonLyon are attempting a reunion with Karim Benzema, who could become the latest high-profile player to leave the Saudi Pro League this month.Talks have taken place over a deal that would see the striker return to his boyhood club, but making the move happen will not be easy. Benzema, who began his career in Lyon’s academy, joined Al-Ittihad from Real Madrid on a three-year deal last summer and finances could make a return to Europe complicated. Continue reading…