Overview
- Jean-Michel Aulas made the appeal to Karim Benzema during France 2’s show Quelle Époque on January 10.
- Al-Ittihad sporting director Ramon Planes told ABC that Benzema wants to continue with the Saudi club.
- With a deal through June 2026, there is no indication of an imminent move back to Olympique Lyonnais.
- Benzema previously endorsed Aulas’s bid for Lyon’s mayoralty, underscoring the political backdrop to the public appeal.
- Olympique Lyonnais has recently welcomed back former players such as Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso, and the arrival of Endrick reshapes the center-forward picture.