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Karim Benzema may very well be the following European star attempting to finish his keep in Saudi Arabia prematurely.
The French striker is contemplating leaving Al-Ittihad after simply six months as a result of he is not proud of how his debut season in Saudi Arabia has unfolded, in keeping with ESPN’s Julien Laurens.
Benzema’s reportedly exploring his choices, however Al-Ittihad are reluctant to let him go together with over two years remaining on his contract.
The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner hasn’t loved the identical success he had in Europe, scoring simply 9 targets in 15 league video games. Al-Ittihad have additionally struggled since signing Benzema to a profitable deal and sit 25 factors again of SPL leaders Al-Hilal.
Whereas Al-Ittihad might make a departure troublesome for Benzema, the veteran must be inspired by information about Jordan Henderson’s impending exit from SPL rivals Al-Ettifaq.
The previous Liverpool midfielder is reportedly near becoming a member of Dutch membership Ajax after efficiently negotiating his exit simply six months into his contract. Nonetheless, Henderson is known to be vulnerable to forfeiting six months of deferred wages, price round £350,000 per week, for deciding to cancel his contract at Al-Ettifaq.
If Al-Ittihad relent and let Benzema depart, then a transfer to the Premier League may very well be a chance for the 36-year-old, Laurens provides. Chelsea have beforehand proven an curiosity in bringing Benzema to Stamford Bridge.
Nonetheless, a return to Actual Madrid, the place he starred for over a decade, is not believed to be an choice for Benzema.
