K. Benzema: 'I couldn't say no to Real president F. Perez'

2025-11-18 18:07 © imago-images

Real Madrid defender Karim Benzema commented on his future with Al-Ittihad and expressed his desire to return to the Real Madrid team:

"I don't know if I will stay with the Saudi Arabian team or leave this summer... My contract will expire in June and everything will depend on many factors.

We will see what happens next year."

"Is a possible return to Real on the table? If Florentino Perez is still there, that could happen. I could never say no to F. Perez."

I am a Madrid man. I feel it in my soul. Madrid is still my home. We'll see what happens."

37-year-old Karim Benzema has been playing for Al-Ittihad since 2023 and has scored 46 goals in 75 matches.