Karim Benzema is still true to his roots, he says it loud and clear. If his career has taken him to Madrid since 2009, since playing for the biggest club in the world, Real, the very recent Ballon d’Or 2022 has suffered from the repercussions of his coronation between Rhone and Saone.
As part of the issue of OL night systemOn Tuesday on OL Play, the striker was able to answer questions by telephone from host Barth Ruzza who was interviewing Karim Djaziri, his long-time agent.
A hoped-for arrival for the inauguration of the fresco in Bron
Karim Benzema expressed his joy and pride for having received this Golden Ball, which was a childhood dream. “I am so happy that all the Lyon people are proud of me,” he added, after seeing pictures of Lyon fans celebrating in the city in his honor.
“The city of Lyon will always remain in my heart, beautiful things are happening in the city to celebrate my Golden Ball, which will delight the Lyons”, he added.
So than a great mysterious frescowith an area of about 350 square meters, but no longer leaving many doubts about the footballer he will represent, it is under construction on an eleven-storey building in the Parilly district, everything suggests that it can be completed and unveiled on the weekend of 12 and 13 November.
It is not yet possible to say that Karim Benzema will be present, even if the hope of his coming is real, despite a very narrow space. Indeed, KB9 will play his last match with Real Madrid on Thursday 10 November (against Cadiz), and will be expected in Clairefontaine for the Blues rally before the World Cup on Monday 14 November.
“If I have the opportunity to return to work in Lyon …”
In addition, the SC Bron-Terraillon club could also welcome Karim Benzema and his Ballon d’Or, but later, perhaps in June 2023. This would therefore be an opportunity to the striker who made his debut in the neighborhood club, to be present for another inauguration, as part of the renaming of the Léo-Lagrange stadium, at the Karim Benzema stadium.
We still have to use the conditional obviously, but the presence of Karim Benzema at Bron, and at Lyon, seems to be becoming clearer.
The player also confirmed on OL Play that he would like to return “to work in OL” after his career. “It would be with great pleasure,” he said. On the other hand, it seems unthinkable to see him return to play at OL, he who could very well extend his contract at Real Madrid until 2024.
” Football is difficult, I am no longer too young (he will be 35 on December 19th, the day after the World Cup final, ed). I think it is better to leave room for young people. And there are many good young people in Lyon. “
