Benzema Returns to Real Madrid in 2025, Deal Done and Will be Official in the Next Few Hours

One of the most notable departures that has taken place at Real Madrid in recent times is that of Karim Benzema. When everything seemed ready for the French-Algerian forward to continue for another season at the white club, he left for Saudi Arabia. That decision led to, among other moves, the loan of Joselu for just one season.

It also enabled Kylian Mbappé to arrive directly in the summer of 2024 and easily take over the number '9' that his compatriot had left vacant a year earlier. After all this time in Saudi Arabia, Karim Benzema is back in the forefront of news about Real Madrid.

Because his time at Al-Ittihad hasn't been as happy as he and many had imagined. Having just turned 36, the former Real Madrid forward is reportedly considering retirement. The information published by Relevo reveals the difference of opinion between the European forward and the Saudi team.

In this sense, Karim Benzema would be thinking of ending his professional soccer career in May 2025, at the end of the season. From the noble area of King Abdullah Sports City they believe that their '9' would be thinking of hanging up his soccer boots in 2026. This discrepancy leaves a lot of room for speculation.

Plan established

It seems clear that Karim Benzema is in the final stages of his career as a professional player. But the question that arises from this unexpected announcement is his immediate future. While it is true that others such as Toni Kroos have given warnings about what they would do after becoming players, little was known about the striker.

The answer to this question is also provided by 'Relevo'. The sports digital concludes that "he has already agreed with Real Madrid to be its ambassador around the world and, above all, in the Arab zone". This resolution, agreed with Florentino Pérez at the time of his departure, is due, among other things, to his excellent relationship with the leader of the white board of directors.

Benzema would also combine his role as ambassador at Real Madrid with an identical position at Al-Ittihad. "Here in Saudi Arabia I'm not just a player, I'm also an ambassador," he said in an interview with GQ about his role as a player.

Karim Benzema's ties with Real Madrid will become stronger following his retirement from professional soccer, elevating him as an ambassador for the club. 'Relevo' points out that this agreement between Real Madrid and the forward is due to "emotional" and "business" reasons. Because Benzema was already fully established in the capital of Spain and his name could be an ideal spearhead for market opportunities.