Romano updated the latest situation of Benzema on his personal video channel. He stated that Benzema was not recommended to Barcelona, and there are currently no plans to join a European club. His next choice will mainly be between retirement and continuing to play in the Middle East.

Romano said: "Many questions on Karim Benzema. Karim Benzema was not offered to Barcelona and Karim Benzema is not going to European clubs. "

"My understanding is that Karim is not going to play in Europe. Karim Benzema plan is between two ways. One way is to retire and to leave professional football. The other way is to continue Middle East. So these are the two ways for Karim Benzema. There is no anticipation, no expectation for Karim Benzema free move to any European club. "

"So this is the situation around Karim. Now he's deciding with his agents. He's deciding with his family. He's deciding with those close to him what he wants to do next. "

"But this is the situation with Karim Benzema. So I would skip all the rumors regarding European clubs because what I'm told is that it's between retirement and continuing in the Middle East."