Marca reported that the prospect of Karim Benzema returning to Real Madrid will not happen, even though the French striker has had a long and good relationship with the club.

The possibility of Benzema reuniting with Real Madrid is said to be very low.

The possibility of Benzema reuniting with Real Madrid is said to be very low.

Benzema suddenly left Real Madrid after the 2022–23 season ended. The 36-year-old striker’s new destination is Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, where the former Lyon star is paid very well.

But after only six months of playing football in Saudi Arabia, Benzema felt bored. ESPN reported that the French striker wants to leave. Immediately, Real Madrid was said to be one of Benzema’s potential landing spots.

But according to Marca, Real Madrid closed the door again to Benzema’s Bernabeu. Their top target in the transfer window is named Kylian Mbappe. This season, without Benzema, Real Madrid is still doing well; they are racing to win La Liga and also pass the group stage of the Champions League.

For Benzema, he probably doesn’t have to worry too much about being rejected by Real Madrid. A number of clubs in the Premier League, such as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, are said to be vying for this striker’s signature. The biggest barrier for them to own a Mercedes lies in their salary.

It is unclear how Al-Ittihad will handle Benzema’s case. Goal said the Saudi Pro League club is considering selling this disappointing contract. Some other sources confirmed that Al Ittihad was reluctant to let Benzema leave on loan or sell permanently.