Question marks are still being raised about the future of Frenchman Karim Benzema, the Saudi Al-Ittihad striker, and it seems that the answer will not come before the end of this January, the closing date of the winter transfer period.
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Benzema joined the Saudi champions at the beginning of the current season amid high hopes and aspirations and with an annual salary estimated at 200 million euros annually, but the winds did not blow as the ships in the Western Club desired! The player did not provide the required performance, whether on a technical level or in terms of enthusiasm, spirit, and desire for success, which exposed him to harsh criticism.
The attack on Benzema reached its peak after he missed a penalty kick against Al-Ahly of Egypt in the Club World Cup, which played a direct role in the team’s 3-1 loss and exit from the World Cup. Recently, the player angered everyone, led by his coach Marcelo Gallardo, by missing the date for resuming training in Jeddah, and so the coach made a decision. By excluding him from the Dubai preparatory camp.
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The journalist specializing in the transfer market, Fabrizio Romano, indicated today that Benzema’s future with Al-Ittihad will be vigorously discussed during meetings that will be held between all parties in the coming days, indicating the Saudi officials’ commitment to his continuation in the Roshen League, even if he is in a shirt other than Al-Ittihad.
French journalist Fabrice Hawkins confirmed on the X platform that Lyon, Benzema’s former team, has a strong desire to bring him back, but what prevents him is the player’s large salary and the club’s inability to afford it, which makes the task complex and difficult, according to those close to the French administration.
2024-01-22 10:37:54
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