Karim Benzema could retire at the end of the current season

French striker Karim Benzema, who had a stellar career at Real Madrid and is now playing in Saudi Arabia, may be nearing the end of his playing days.

Details: According to Relevo, the Al-Ittihad forward is considering retiring after the 2024/25 season. The Saudi club is already planning for the upcoming summer and it remains uncertain whether Benzema will feature in those plans. His current contract runs until the summer of 2026, so there is still an expectation that he might fulfill it.

Al-Ittihad, keen to avoid financial losses, is trying to persuade Benzema to stay for at least another year. However, retirement seems inevitable—whether it happens this summer or the next.

Reminder: A recent Saudi Pro League match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr saw Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema face off. After the game, Benzema shared his thoughts on reuniting with the Portuguese star.

It’s worth noting that the match ended with a 2-1 victory for Al-Ittihad. However, even more significant was that, after the break, Al-Ittihad took the lead with a quick goal from Benzema. Just two minutes later, his former teammate at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo, scored for Al-Nassr.