After expressing his desire to finish his career at Real Madrid for several years, Karim Benzema has ultimately gone back on his word.
Upon discovering the salary proposal made by the Al Ittihad management, the Frenchman didn’t hesitate to join the Saudi Pro League.
In this team, KB9 shares the locker room with an old friend and national team teammate.
That friend is none other than N’Golo Kanté, who also moved to Saudi Arabia from Chelsea.
Alongside his fellow French compatriot, Karim Benzema continues to showcase his talents at Al Ittihad.
However, facing Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final, the Frenchman remained silent, failing to demonstrate his qualities as a striker. His club suffered a 4-1 defeat, with him unable to score any goals during the match.
A decline in performance that could be justified by the position Benzema occupies in his club. Against Al-Hilal, the former Madridista was deployed on the left rather than at the forefront of the attack.
A choice by the Al Ittihad coach that has been heavily criticized by Benzema’s brother, who took to the internet to attack Marcelo Gallardo (Al Ittihad’s coach).
“Karim Benzema, are you playing on the left now? It’s a crime! It makes no sense. Football must be respected,” he posted.
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