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Karim Benzema Transfer from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal
Karim Benzema's move from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal was described as the most controversial club change of the transfer window at the beginning of the year. Questions were raised about a supposed problem with former teammates and whether Benzema departed Al-Ittihad without saying goodbye to his colleagues. When asked about the transfer, Benzema requested that the topic be avoided and that the focus be on his debut game for the new club.
Karim Benzema's move from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal was described as the most controversial club change of the transfer window at the beginning of the year. Questions were raised about a supposed problem with former teammates and whether Benzema departed Al-Ittihad without saying goodbye to his colleagues. When asked about the transfer, Benzema requested that the topic be avoided and that the focus be on his debut game for the new club.
Karim Benzema made his debut for Al-Hilal, scoring three goals in a 6-0 victory over Al-Okhdood.
Karim Benzema made his debut for Al-Hilal, scoring three goals in a 6-0 victory over Al-Okhdood.
Karim Benzema departed for Al-Hilal following a contract dispute, with Al-Ittihad causing dissatisfaction for the Frenchman by offering him a new contract solely consisting of image rights revenue and no actual salary. Benzema's move has caused drama at city rivals Al-Nassr. The transfer was paid for by a private billionaire investor because the PIF refused to make extra funding available to ensure fair competition.
Karim Benzema departed for Al-Hilal following a contract dispute, with Al-Ittihad causing dissatisfaction for the Frenchman by offering him a new contract solely consisting of image rights revenue and no actual salary. Benzema's move has caused drama at city rivals Al-Nassr. The transfer was paid for by a private billionaire investor because the PIF refused to make extra funding available to ensure fair competition.
Karim Benzema's transfer from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal is said to have infuriated Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo. It is also reported that Ronaldo attempted to block the move.
Karim Benzema's transfer from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal is said to have infuriated Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo. It is also reported that Ronaldo attempted to block the move.
Karim Benzema left Al-Ittihad and joined Al-Hilal. Esteve Calzada, executive director of Al-Hilal, stated to L'Équipe that they signed Benzema for his qualities, despite him being 38 years old. Calzada said the player was available, so the club took the opportunity and they are very happy. He added that they prefer not to explain the details, but mentioned that Karim still wanted to play for a big club. Calzada described Al-Hilal as a big club in Saudi Arabia and also in Asia, noting they reached the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup last year. The transfer was completed in 48 hours. The executive director explained it was a sporting decision which was also linked to major commercial projects.
Karim Benzema left Al-Ittihad and joined Al-Hilal. Esteve Calzada, executive director of Al-Hilal, stated to L'Équipe that they signed Benzema for his qualities, despite him being 38 years old. Calzada said the player was available, so the club took the opportunity and they are very happy. He added that they prefer not to explain the details, but mentioned that Karim still wanted to play for a big club. Calzada described Al-Hilal as a big club in Saudi Arabia and also in Asia, noting they reached the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup last year. The transfer was completed in 48 hours. The executive director explained it was a sporting decision which was also linked to major commercial projects.
According to AS, Karim Benzema has left Al Ittihad to join Al Hilal on an agreement that lasts until 2027; Prince Al Waleed bin Talal's involvement was crucial in financing the transfer, for which no fee was paid, although the club had to accommodate the player's high salary; and the move took place after Benzema rejected an offer to renew his contract with Al Ittihad beyond June 30.
According to AS, Karim Benzema has left Al Ittihad to join Al Hilal on an agreement that lasts until 2027; Prince Al Waleed bin Talal's involvement was crucial in financing the transfer, for which no fee was paid, although the club had to accommodate the player's high salary; and the move took place after Benzema rejected an offer to renew his contract with Al Ittihad beyond June 30.
Karim Benzema sent a message to Al Hilal supporters after the official announcement of his transfer from Al-Ittihad on Monday evening. Tensions over his contract with Al-Ittihad led to a mutual termination, allowing Benzema to join Al Hilal as a free agent. He joined for a duration of one and a half years, until June 2027.
Karim Benzema sent a message to Al Hilal supporters after the official announcement of his transfer from Al-Ittihad on Monday evening. Tensions over his contract with Al-Ittihad led to a mutual termination, allowing Benzema to join Al Hilal as a free agent. He joined for a duration of one and a half years, until June 2027.
According to ESPN, Karim Benzema trained separately from the Al-Ittihad group in protest over an insulting contract extension offer. He withdrew from the matchday squad for the match against Al-Fateh, which ended in a 2-2 draw, and became an Al-Hilal player within four days. The striker had moved to Al-Ittihad in a deal that set his salary at £1.61million per week. It is believed that Benzema accused the club of making him play without a salary at the start of the contract, with the player only able to profit from his image rights.
According to ESPN, Karim Benzema trained separately from the Al-Ittihad group in protest over an insulting contract extension offer. He withdrew from the matchday squad for the match against Al-Fateh, which ended in a 2-2 draw, and became an Al-Hilal player within four days. The striker had moved to Al-Ittihad in a deal that set his salary at £1.61million per week. It is believed that Benzema accused the club of making him play without a salary at the start of the contract, with the player only able to profit from his image rights.
According to AS, Karim Benzema has transferred to Al-Hilal SFC for a fee of 25.00 million euros.
According to AS, Karim Benzema has transferred to Al-Hilal SFC for a fee of 25.00 million euros.
Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz financed the entire transfer fee for Karim Benzema. The formalities for the striker's signing and integration into the first team were completed during the winter transfer window for the 2025/2026 season.
Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz financed the entire transfer fee for Karim Benzema. The formalities for the striker's signing and integration into the first team were completed during the winter transfer window for the 2025/2026 season.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Karim Benzema joined Al Hilal for 91.72 million euros.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Karim Benzema joined Al Hilal for 91.72 million euros.
It is alleged that Karim Benzema went on strike last month due to a contract dispute. It was also reported that he began training away from the Al-Ittihad first team. The deal to join Al-Hilal was initially held up by the Saudi Ministry of Sports and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) but went through before the transfer deadline. Al-Hilal signed the Frenchman on a free transfer.
It is alleged that Karim Benzema went on strike last month due to a contract dispute. It was also reported that he began training away from the Al-Ittihad first team. The deal to join Al-Hilal was initially held up by the Saudi Ministry of Sports and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) but went through before the transfer deadline. Al-Hilal signed the Frenchman on a free transfer.
Al-Hilal has announced the signing of 38-year-old striker Karim Benzema, whose contract with the club is valid until June 30, 2027. The deal for the French player was completed on the last day of the winter transfer window in Saudi Arabia. Benzema is no longer a striker for Al-Ittihad.
Al-Hilal has announced the signing of 38-year-old striker Karim Benzema, whose contract with the club is valid until June 30, 2027. The deal for the French player was completed on the last day of the winter transfer window in Saudi Arabia. Benzema is no longer a striker for Al-Ittihad.
Karim Benzema will join Al-Hilal and remain in Saudi Arabia, following a conflict with Al-Ittihad over a contract extension offer he considered disrespectful. The newspaper L'Equipe reports that an agreement has been reached for Benzema's transfer during this winter transfer window. Benzema has reached an agreement for a future contract until June 2027 with the current leader of the Saudi Pro League.
Karim Benzema will join Al-Hilal and remain in Saudi Arabia, following a conflict with Al-Ittihad over a contract extension offer he considered disrespectful. The newspaper L'Equipe reports that an agreement has been reached for Benzema's transfer during this winter transfer window. Benzema has reached an agreement for a future contract until June 2027 with the current leader of the Saudi Pro League.
Karim Benzema has signed a one and a half year contract with Al-Hilal. He left Al-Ittihad because he was dissatisfied with a contract extension proposal. Al-Hilal approached Benzema during this period and he signed with the club. Benzema is staying in Saudi Arabia and did not want to return to Europe.
Karim Benzema has signed a one and a half year contract with Al-Hilal. He left Al-Ittihad because he was dissatisfied with a contract extension proposal. Al-Hilal approached Benzema during this period and he signed with the club. Benzema is staying in Saudi Arabia and did not want to return to Europe.
According to Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Al Ittihad striker Karim Benzema has agreed to a one-and-a-half-year contract with Al Hilal, however, an agreement between the clubs is still required. Benzema was reportedly insulted by a recent contract offer from Al Ittihad. The offer did not include a fixed salary but provided full control over his image rights. The striker rejected this offer and, due to his anger, he refused to play in the league match against Al Fateh. If the clubs also come to an agreement, Benzema will join a team with Kalidou Koulibaly, Theo Hernández, Rúben Neves, and Darwin Núñez.
According to Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Al Ittihad striker Karim Benzema has agreed to a one-and-a-half-year contract with Al Hilal, however, an agreement between the clubs is still required. Benzema was reportedly insulted by a recent contract offer from Al Ittihad. The offer did not include a fixed salary but provided full control over his image rights. The striker rejected this offer and, due to his anger, he refused to play in the league match against Al Fateh. If the clubs also come to an agreement, Benzema will join a team with Kalidou Koulibaly, Theo Hernández, Rúben Neves, and Darwin Núñez.
Reports in the Saudi Arabian press state that Fenerbahçe's forward En-Nesyri will transfer to Al Ittihad, Al Ittihad's forward Karim Benzema will move to Al Hilal, and Al Hilal's forward Darwin Nunez will join Fenerbahçe.
Reports in the Saudi Arabian press state that Fenerbahçe's forward En-Nesyri will transfer to Al Ittihad, Al Ittihad's forward Karim Benzema will move to Al Hilal, and Al Hilal's forward Darwin Nunez will join Fenerbahçe.
Karim Benzema is leaving Al Ittihad to join the league leaders Al Hilal.
Karim Benzema is leaving Al Ittihad to join the league leaders Al Hilal.
According to AS, Al Hilal has presented an offer to Al Ittihad for Karim Benzema, and negotiations are at an advanced stage. An official announcement is expected in the next few hours. It is reported that Benzema's departure from Al Ittihad is due to an open disagreement over a possible contract renewal. The player considered broken promises and clear gestures from the ownership to end the relationship to be an insult, which led him to decide to look for a new club. Benzema did not play in the league match against Al Najma. It is said that Al Hilal's move for Benzema coincides with Marcos Leonardo being set to depart for Europe.
According to AS, Al Hilal has presented an offer to Al Ittihad for Karim Benzema, and negotiations are at an advanced stage. An official announcement is expected in the next few hours. It is reported that Benzema's departure from Al Ittihad is due to an open disagreement over a possible contract renewal. The player considered broken promises and clear gestures from the ownership to end the relationship to be an insult, which led him to decide to look for a new club. Benzema did not play in the league match against Al Najma. It is said that Al Hilal's move for Benzema coincides with Marcos Leonardo being set to depart for Europe.
Karim Benzema and Al-Hilal have reached an agreement for a six-month contract to finish the season. Discussions are ongoing regarding a potential new contract with Al-Hilal, and Benzema is seeking a contract extension. Negotiations are still in progress regarding the salary and duration of the new contract.
Karim Benzema and Al-Hilal have reached an agreement for a six-month contract to finish the season. Discussions are ongoing regarding a potential new contract with Al-Hilal, and Benzema is seeking a contract extension. Negotiations are still in progress regarding the salary and duration of the new contract.
Karim Benzema is tempted to join Al-Hilal, but the move is not yet finalized. The PIF has not yet given its approval for the move. At this stage, the PIF are the only decision-makers regarding the player’s future.
Karim Benzema is tempted to join Al-Hilal, but the move is not yet finalized. The PIF has not yet given its approval for the move. At this stage, the PIF are the only decision-makers regarding the player’s future.
Karim Benzema is thought to be in advanced talks to move to Al-Hilal after telling Al-Ittihad that he did not want to be considered for selection due to a contract extension offer he considered insulting.
Karim Benzema is thought to be in advanced talks to move to Al-Hilal after telling Al-Ittihad that he did not want to be considered for selection due to a contract extension offer he considered insulting.
Al-Hilal is aware of Karim Benzema's situation and is seriously interested in him. A meeting is scheduled for today between Al-Ittihad and Benzema's entourage to decide on his future. Benzema has received a contract extension offer, but it does not meet his expectations. In recent days, he decided to temporarily withdraw from the Al-Ittihad team while waiting for his situation to be resolved. Benzema informed the club management of his decision and did not participate in the match against Al-Fateh.
Al-Hilal is aware of Karim Benzema's situation and is seriously interested in him. A meeting is scheduled for today between Al-Ittihad and Benzema's entourage to decide on his future. Benzema has received a contract extension offer, but it does not meet his expectations. In recent days, he decided to temporarily withdraw from the Al-Ittihad team while waiting for his situation to be resolved. Benzema informed the club management of his decision and did not participate in the match against Al-Fateh.
Al Hilal has considered signing Karim Benzema, a move contemplated in the event that Marcos Leonardo leaves for Europe. Benzema is upset with his current club, Al Ittihad, and is close to departing after a significant disagreement over a potential contract renewal. In addition to Al Hilal, Beşiktaş and Real Madrid have also been linked with the striker.
Read Full StoryAl Hilal has considered signing Karim Benzema, a move contemplated in the event that Marcos Leonardo leaves for Europe. Benzema is upset with his current club, Al Ittihad, and is close to departing after a significant disagreement over a potential contract renewal. In addition to Al Hilal, Beşiktaş and Real Madrid have also been linked with the striker.
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