Benzema opens the door to retiring at Lyon

And if Benzema returns to Lyon? It was the club where everything began. He became one of the best strikers in the world and his good work earned him a move to Real Madrid. In an interview conducted by the French outfit, he contemplated a return.

"I'm currently what I am thanks to Lyon. With respect to coming back, not at the moment, I want to keep on making history at Real Madrid, which is the best team in the world. After that you never know. End my career at Lyon? Why not?," Benzema said.

He also chose the footballers he has most enjoyed playing alongside. "I loved playing with Juninho Pernambucano, also with Wiltord." It has been more than 10 years since Benzema was in Ligue 1 and he has been at Real for a decade. 

At 32, he has still got time before he retires from professional football, but at the moment, he is standing out with his performances. This season, he has scored 19 goals and got nine assists in 36 matches. He is expected to add more goals to his tally at the back end of campaign if La Liga gets back underway.