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Mourinho Pursues Benzema for Benfica January Transfer
9/29/2025
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Story summary
- Jose Mourinho, Benfica's new manager, aims to reunite with Karim Benzema.
- Karim Benzema, 2022 Ballon d'Or winner and with Al-Ittihad, weighs a European return; contract runs through June 2026.
- Benfica leads; Al-Ittihad demands €7-8 million to initiate talks for a January move.
- Benzema would lower his salary; he has three goals in two Saudi Pro League matches this season.
