{"id":62935,"date":"2025-10-14T16:57:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/fenerbahce-targets-karim-benzema-for-winter-move"},"modified":"2025-10-14T17:24:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:24:50","slug":"fenerbahce-targets-karim-benzema-for-winter-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/fenerbahce-targets-karim-benzema-for-winter-move","title":{"rendered":"Fenerbah\u00e7e Targets Karim Benzema for Winter Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span><b>Karim Benzema could soon make a sensational return to Europe. Despite being under contract with Al-Ittihad until 2026, the French striker remains one of the most coveted names on the transfer market.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to Fotomac\u0327, Fenerbahc\u0327e is seriously considering making a move for him during the upcoming winter transfer window, eager to strengthen an attack that has struggled to impress this season.<\/p>\n<p>After a disappointing start that left the club eighth in the Super Lig, Fenerbahc\u0327e\u2019s president Sadettin Saran reportedly met with coach Domenico Tedesco to discuss reinforcements. The conclusion was clear: the team needs a world-class finisher, and Benzema tops their list. The Turkish side is reportedly ready to contact the player\u2019s entourage and, if possible, launch an ambitious offer.<\/p>\n<p>To make room for the 2022 Ballon d\u2019Or winner, Fenerbahc\u0327e could part ways with Colombian forward Jhon Dura\u0301n, who has failed to meet expectations and remains sidelined with injury. While Benzema\u2019s massive \u20ac50 million annual salary poses a challenge, sources suggest he may be open to a European comeback before retiring. If negotiations advance, Istanbul could witness one of the most spectacular transfer coups of the winter window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Karim Benzema could soon make a sensational return to Europe. Despite being under contract with Al-Ittihad until 2026, the French striker remains one of the most coveted names on the transfer market. 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