Karim Benzema considering retirement from club football
French striker Karim Benzema is reportedly considering retiring from club football at the end of the current season.
Karim has already retired from international football, playing his final match for France in 2022.
The French striker plays for Saudi club Al Ittihad, having previously enjoyed a stellar 14-year career at Real Madrid. Benzema struggled in his first season at Al Ittihad but has since returned to form and has scored 10 goals in 10 matches so far this season under manager Laurent Blanc.
The star footballer is just two goals behind top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic and level with Cristiano Ronaldo in goals in the current season of the Saudi Pro League.
TalkSports' reports state that despite a strong return to form, Benzema is assessing his future and may decide to retire sooner than expected.
Benzema currently earns £86m a year under his contract at Al-Ittihad, which runs until 2026. He scored 354 goals in 648 appearances for Real Madrid during his career, winning 25 trophies, including five UEFA Champions League titles.
He also won the Ballon d'Or after a stellar season in 2022, scoring 44 goals in 44 matches.