Karim Benzema, it’s confirmed

The information had the effect of a small bomb on Monday: Karim Benzema reportedly considering ending his professional football career.

It was the Spanish media Relevo which launched this rumor about the future of the French international striker. As he prepares to celebrate his 37th birthday, the 2022 Ballon d’Or would hang up his boots at the end of this 2024-25 campaign. A huge surprise for his fans.

Benzema will not make it a year too long

Still according to information from the Spanish media, this decision would result from several very specific points. Benzema’s current conditions in Saudi Arabia, with heat requiring evening training which would cause some physical weariness. But also the feeling of having done the trick, on all levels. So how should we interpret these speculations?

Author of 11 goals and 3 assists in 12 appearances with Al-Ittihad this season, “KB9” continues to shine. But he has nothing left to gain, after experiencing the peak of his career in 2022.

Above all, the prospect of returning to Real Madrid through the front door in an ambassadorial role would allow the French striker to come full circle with his long-time club, he who left quite suddenly a year and a half ago. . Whatever happens, the former Lyonnais should not spend the year too long. Throughout his career, Benzema has always shown his ability to make strong decisions during the prosperous periods of his career.