Karim Benzema

According to reports from January 2026, Beşiktaş planned to offer €3 million to negotiate a contract termination, while Transfermarkt estimated his value at €6 million. This followed a September 2025 Transfermarkt valuation of €7 million, at which time it was also reported Al-Ittihad would let him join Benfica for a 'small transfer fee'. A February 2025 report mentioned an active release clause as a potential obstacle for a move, but no value was specified.

Our valuation is driven by Karim Benzema's advanced age of 38, his expiring contract in June 2026, and his public dispute with Al Ittihad. The range is anchored by a reported €3 million offer from Beşiktaş to terminate his contract and recent Transfermarkt valuations around €6-7 million. These factors suggest Al Ittihad would accept a nominal fee to facilitate a departure and remove his significant salary.