Benzema, Saudi league and Cristiano Ronaldo
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Endrick said he is excited to follow in the footsteps of Karim Benzema at Lyon but admits the French star is "light years ahead" of him.
Things have taken an unexpected turn in the cash-rich Saudi Pro League.
The former France international has signed for Al Hilal from rivals Al Ittihad, to the reported dismay of Ronaldo
Karim Benzema wants to bring trophies to his new club Al Hilal, which he calls the " Real Madrid in Asia." The French forward turned down a contract extension to remain at Al Ittihad beyond June and instead joined Saudi Pro League leaders Al Hilal on Monday.
Watch Karim Benzema's nutmeg back heel after 31 minutes of his debut to boost Al Hilal's title bid and deal a blow to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.
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Al-Hilal have completed the signing of Karim Benzema from Saudi rivals Al-Ittihad, a transfer that could pave the path for an exit for Nunez. The 26-year-old is understood to be open to a return to Europe after just six months in the Middle East, as he looks for regular minutes ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Mohamed Salah has reportedly emerged as Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad's number one priority to replace Karim Benzema.