Benzema swaps Al-Ittihad for Al-Hilal

  • Karim Benzema has joined Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League leader announced on Monday, after the termination of his contract with Al-Ittihad.

Local media reported that the move to Al-Hilal came after Benzema rejected an offer to extend his contract with Al-Ittihad. The former France striker had missed the team鈥檚 previous two league matches.

"Karim Benzema is officially Hilali," Al-Hilal posted on X.

The former Real Madrid striker, 38, scored 16 goals in 21 matches for Al-Ittihad in all competitions this season.