Mourinho Eyes Reunion with Benzema at Benfica

Jose Mourinho has set his sights on a remarkable reunion with an old player at Benfica.

Ambitious Plans for Benfica

Having recently taken the helm at Benfica, Mourinho is keen to make a significant impact and has pinpointed Karim Benzema, his former striker from Real Madrid, as a potential signing for the January transfer window.

Potential Signing Details

Currently with Al-Ittihad, Benzema’s contract is set to conclude at the end of the season, and sources suggest he could be available for a fee between €6 million and €7 million in January. Mourinho is optimistic that the seasoned striker, now 37, would make a notable contribution to the scoring chart in Portugal’s Liga.

Benzema’s Recent Performance

In the previous season, Benzema featured in 35 matches across all competitions for Al-Ittihad, racking up over 3,000 minutes on the pitch, in which he netted 26 goals and assisted 9 times.