Al Ittihad’s French striker Karim Benzema will not leave the Saudi club during the winter transfer window. Journalist Ben Jacobs reported this on his social networks.
According to the source, leaders of the Saudi Arabian Sovereign Fund (PIF) and the country’s Ministry of Sports plan to retain the striker, who has contributed to the development of football in the country.
At the end of December, Benzema left Saudi Arabia. He missed the team’s last training sessions. The reasons for the football player’s departure were not disclosed. Also, Benzema did not come to the team meeting after the holiday and suspended.
Benzema joined Al Ittihad in June 2023. The striker, who played 15 matches in the league this season, recorded 9 goals and 5 assists. The team is in sixth place in the standings with 28 points. Al-Hilal is the leader with 53 points.
Benzema has been playing for Real Madrid for the last 14 years. The forward has won the Spanish title four times, won the Spanish Cup three times and won the Champions League five times.
Previously reportedHe said that the Russian football player played poker for Manchester United under the age of 16.