Karim Benzema discusses possibility of returning to Lyon

French forward and Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema has shared his thoughts on whether he is ready to return to his first professional club, Lyon. "It's hard to say definitively: can I come back or not?

In football, it's impossible to plan ahead. Perhaps it's better to leave everything as it is.

I might be able to help Lyon in another capacity, but I don't know about playing for the team again," said the 37-year-old forward in an interview with L’Equipe. Benzema is a product of Lyon's football academy.

Since 2023, he has been playing for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. His contract with the club is set to expire at the end of June next year.

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