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Karim Benzema: Al Ittihad Contract Extension
According to the French newspaper 'L'Équipe', an offer made by Al-Ittihad violated the player's image rights, presented values much lower than the previous contract, and was sent a few days before the closing of the transfer window.
According to the French newspaper 'L'Équipe', an offer made by Al-Ittihad violated the player's image rights, presented values much lower than the previous contract, and was sent a few days before the closing of the transfer window.
Karim Benzema has received a new contract proposal from Al-Ittihad to extend his deal beyond its expiration in June 2026, but the offer is not what he expected. The structure of the proposal would involve him playing effectively without any additional salary, with only image rights paid immediately. Benzema will not accept this solution. In the last 24 hours, he informed Al-Ittihad that he does not want to be part of the matchday squad this week because he believes the proposal is significantly different from his expectations and is disrespectful.
Karim Benzema has received a new contract proposal from Al-Ittihad to extend his deal beyond its expiration in June 2026, but the offer is not what he expected. The structure of the proposal would involve him playing effectively without any additional salary, with only image rights paid immediately. Benzema will not accept this solution. In the last 24 hours, he informed Al-Ittihad that he does not want to be part of the matchday squad this week because he believes the proposal is significantly different from his expectations and is disrespectful.
According to the Spanish newspaper As, Karim Benzema reportedly feels humiliated by the club's handling of negotiations for his contract renewal. The publication states that the striker received promises of a contract extension with values higher than his current salary which were not fulfilled, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. As also claims that the French star refused to play in Thursday's match against Al-Fateh after receiving a renewal offer considered below his expectations, both financially and in terms of sports projects.
According to the Spanish newspaper As, Karim Benzema reportedly feels humiliated by the club's handling of negotiations for his contract renewal. The publication states that the striker received promises of a contract extension with values higher than his current salary which were not fulfilled, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. As also claims that the French star refused to play in Thursday's match against Al-Fateh after receiving a renewal offer considered below his expectations, both financially and in terms of sports projects.
Al-Ittihad has offered Karim Benzema a contract extension for two additional seasons, until June 2028, according to journalist Nicolo Schira. Discussions are ongoing between Benzema and Al-Ittihad, and both parties want to continue their collaboration and are expected to reach an agreement.
Al-Ittihad has offered Karim Benzema a contract extension for two additional seasons, until June 2028, according to journalist Nicolo Schira. Discussions are ongoing between Benzema and Al-Ittihad, and both parties want to continue their collaboration and are expected to reach an agreement.
Ramon Planes, the sporting director of Al-Ittihad, stated in an interview with ABC that Karim Benzema wants to continue at the club and in Saudi Arabia. Planes emphasized Benzema's importance to Al-Ittihad and his desire to be part of a serious project with good players. Benzema has not yet extended his contract.
Ramon Planes, the sporting director of Al-Ittihad, stated in an interview with ABC that Karim Benzema wants to continue at the club and in Saudi Arabia. Planes emphasized Benzema's importance to Al-Ittihad and his desire to be part of a serious project with good players. Benzema has not yet extended his contract.
Karim Benzema's contract with Al-Ittihad is set to expire in the summer, and he has denied rumors that a new contract with the club has already been completed.
Karim Benzema's contract with Al-Ittihad is set to expire in the summer, and he has denied rumors that a new contract with the club has already been completed.
Hamad Al Montashari stated on SBA Sport that Karim Benzema has signed for two additional seasons with Al Ittihad and that an official announcement will come soon. Benzema currently earns nearly 100 million euros per year at Al Ittihad.
Hamad Al Montashari stated on SBA Sport that Karim Benzema has signed for two additional seasons with Al Ittihad and that an official announcement will come soon. Benzema currently earns nearly 100 million euros per year at Al Ittihad.
Karim Benzema's contract with his Saudi club expires next summer. The reigning champion and cup winner, for whom the striker has scored 41 goals in 65 games, would like to extend until 2027. According to 'Marca', the Frenchman is still contemplating and can well imagine both an extension and a move to Benfica.
Karim Benzema's contract with his Saudi club expires next summer. The reigning champion and cup winner, for whom the striker has scored 41 goals in 65 games, would like to extend until 2027. According to 'Marca', the Frenchman is still contemplating and can well imagine both an extension and a move to Benfica.
In response to Benfica's interest, the Al-Ittihad management discussed with the 37-year-old French striker Karim Benzema the possibility of extending his contract until June 2027. His current contract with the Saudi club is set to expire in June 2026. According to Transfermarkt, the forward's market value is currently estimated at €7 million.
In response to Benfica's interest, the Al-Ittihad management discussed with the 37-year-old French striker Karim Benzema the possibility of extending his contract until June 2027. His current contract with the Saudi club is set to expire in June 2026. According to Transfermarkt, the forward's market value is currently estimated at €7 million.
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