{"id":298647,"date":"2025-11-18T07:19:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T07:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/298647\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T07:19:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T07:19:07","slug":"karim-benzema-casts-doubt-over-al-ittihad-future-as-he-reveals-preference-for-next-season-amid-offers-from-europe-and-addresses-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/298647\/","title":{"rendered":"Karim Benzema casts doubt over Al-Ittihad future as he reveals preference for next season amid offers from Europe and addresses retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Benzema opened up about the crossroads he faces in a recent interview with AS<\/a>, confirming he will not be rushed into a decision. “It’s true that my contract here is coming to an end. I can’t say yet what I’m going to do, whether I’ll stay or leave – it depends on a lot of things. In December, I’ll be 38. I still see myself playing football for another two years.”<\/p>\n

He emphasised that he wants a long-term vision, not a short extension just for the sake of it. “We’ll see what happens, what the club thinks. I like to talk face-to-face and then see what they think. The best thing for me would be to continue here, but not just for one or two more years. I don’t want to do that.”<\/p>\n

Benzema also confirmed offers from Europe remain active, though comfort and respect matter as much as the level of competition. “It’s true that I have offers from Europe. I need to consider everything, choose wisely, and see where I feel good, not forgetting that I feel comfortable here and receive everyone’s affection. In any case, I’m not going to stop playing football or competing in six months.”<\/p>\n

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