Football Transfers 2026: Karim Benzema Offered To Play For Lyon For Free But Blocked By Saudi Pro League Contract
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He did not manage to return.
Karim Benzema was ready to take a serious step back in his career to return to his hometown club Lyon. The French striker was even willing to play without a salary for a season, reports gong.bg, citing information from L'Équipe. However, Benzema's desire was not enough to lead to a transfer. The main obstacle turned out to be his current contract with Al Hilal. The French striker has a contract with the Saudi club until 2030 and this is what blo…
Football players sign contracts and items that sometimes appear to be ineffective, but may create problems and crises in the future or cut the way to the dream of a lifetime.
According to the news from the team, the Ballon d'or 2022 was not against the idea of returning to its training club.
According to the team, Olympique Lyonnais has seriously thought about recruiting Karim Benzema this summer, especially since the ex-n°9 Lyonnais, free after his departure from Al-Hilal, was motivated for a return to his training club. But a contract has made this come-back desired by OL supporters
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ledauphine.comOn the departure of Al-Hilal, the Ballon d'or 2022 would have been ready to return to its training club, but would have been blocked by its contract as ambassador of the Saudi Pro League, which will expire only in 2030.
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