Softfootball understands that Karim Benzema has agreed to all private phrases with Al Hilal, in what might be an enormous transfer within the Saudi Professional League. The French striker, at present at Al Ittihad, reportedly finalised the settlement in the present day, in response to Fabrizio Romano by way of their official X account.
He posted:
Karim Benzema has simply accepted each element of Al Hilal contract proposal despatched in the present day! Deal now is determined by membership to membership last steps with Benzema ready for Al Hilal communication.
Although he has agreed on private phrases, the deal will not be absolutely official but. There’s nonetheless some coordination wanted between Al Hilal and Al Ittihad earlier than something is signed. Benzema, 38, now waits for the membership to present the ultimate inexperienced gentle to make it occur.
This report comes after contract renewal talks apparently broke down between Benzema and Al Ittihad. Sources say he felt insulted by the provide, which his camp described as principally asking him to play free of charge outdoors of picture rights.
A transfer to Al Hilal means shifting from Jeddah to Riyadh and likewise going up in opposition to former rivals each domestically and in continental competitions.
Al Hilal, who just lately defeated Al Nassr 3-1 within the Saudi Professional League, are at present high of the league; the membership sees Benzema as a key signing to reclaim the title they misplaced to Al Ittihad in 2025.
His expertise and his profitable mentality might actually change issues for them, not simply at residence but additionally within the Asian Champions League.
The switch additionally has larger implications. Each Al Hilal and Al Ittihad are backed by the Public Funding Fund (PIF), which reportedly intervened to maintain Benzema within the Saudi league regardless of curiosity from Europe. Followers now look forward to the ultimate settlement between golf equipment, nevertheless it looks as if Benzema in blue might be a actuality very quickly.
