Karim Benzema has commented on speculation about a comeback to Lyon. The player, who is under contract at Al Ittihad until June 2026, stated that he does not have a club in mind and has two years left to play football, during which he gives his maximum. He said it is delicate to state a desire to return there because of the positive image he left. Benzema added that what can happen is unknown. He clarified that this is not from a fear of returning, but because it is sometimes better to leave things as they are. He suggested he could help the club in another way but said he does not know about playing for them.

There had been mentions in recent weeks of a possible return to Olympique Lyonnais for Karim Benzema.

Lyon attempted to bring Karim Benzema back from Al-Ittihad last year (January 2024) due to rumors of his unhappiness in Saudi Arabia. However, the financial demands were too high. Benzema is always welcomed at Lyon, both on and off the field, but the transfer is unlikely due to the exorbitant Saudi sums.

There were rumors about Benzema's return to Europe with a new episode in Lyon. However, in the end, Benzema stayed with Al Ittihad.