French forward Karim Benzema has joined Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal on an 18-month free transfer after terminating his contract with Al-Ittihad. The club confirmed the move in an official statement on Monday. Local media reported that Benzema decided to leave after rejecting Al-Ittihad’s offer to extend his contract. His recent absence from two consecutive league matches had fueled speculation about his future.
Benzema enjoyed a successful spell with Jeddah-based Al-Ittihad, leading the team to both the Saudi Pro League title and the King’s Cup last season, marking the club’s first domestic double. The 38-year-old striker joined Al-Ittihad in 2023 after 14 years with Real Madrid. In a message on social media platform X, he expressed pride in representing the club and gratitude for the experience.
This season, Benzema scored 16 goals in 21 appearances across all competitions for Al-Ittihad. Al-Hilal currently tops the league table with 47 points, one point ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, while Al-Ittihad sits sixth with 34 points.
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