Karim Benzema’s dream of rejoining Olympique Lyonnais has hit a major roadblock due to his existing obligations with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. Reports from *Soccer.ru* suggest that the French World Cup winner’s return to his former club was nearly finalized, but the complexities of his current contract have proven insurmountable. With just months remaining in his Saudi deal, Benzema’s legal and financial ties have made a swift transfer nearly impossible, even for a club of Lyon’s stature and ambition in the 2026 season.
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