The incredible reason Barcelona refused signing with Benzeman in 2008

Prior to the 2008/09 season, Pep Guardilla had been formalised as a new coach and one of his first requests on board was a new attacker.

Karim Benzema, who played for Lyon at the time, was one of those transfer targets. Actually, Benzema was the main target of the transfer. He had an impressive goal record in the French club, so Barca was very interested in bringing him on the team, says Periscope.

The Catalan giants had Samuel Etoão at the time, but Guardio decided that the Camerunas was not cut off for the role.

Barcelona's technical secretary, Txiki Begisstain, was responsible for the negotiations and went to visit the player's home in Lyon to prove and convince him of a transfer.

However, that meeting did not go as originally planned.

It was reported by the Spanish daily Marca that Begisstein was not convinced by his manner of speaking to him, mentioning that Benzema did not contact her eyes when he spoke.

It was decided that the club would not sign with the assailant, since it was at risk of becoming problematic and that its adaptation would not be easy.

Following that, Barça transferred David Wilan, and Benzeman was taken from hard - earned rival Real. /Periscopi/

? In 2009, Barça wanted to sign Benzema. The technical secret, Txiki Begisistain, had a meeting with him but modified the fact that he could keep eye contact. They died not to sign him because they thought he would be problemy and have adopted problems. [ MARCA?] Pic.twitter. com/ Cuyhd bUBX

(@CuleSurce) Febright 19, 2019