Karim Benzema seals money-spinning Al-Ittihad move after Real Madrid exit, N’Golo Kante set to follow

07.06.2023 - 07:33 eurosport.com

Karim Benzema has signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad, with fellow French star N'Golo Kante poised to join him.

Benzema was a free agent after leaving Real Madrid following 14 trophy-laden years. Ad It has been reported that Benzema’s contract with Al-Ittihad is worth more than €100m (£86m) per season, with Chelsea midfielder Kante set to pocket a similar amount when he pens a two-year deal in the Arabian Peninsula.

La LigaReal Madrid confirm Benzema will leave as contract expires04/06/2023 AT 11:11 Benzema joins former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League, while there has been speculation that Lionel Messi could also move to the league following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.

Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha has also reportedly received an offer to join Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. «It's a good league and there are many good players,» said Benzema. «Cristiano Ronaldo is already there, a friend which shows Saudi Arabia is starting to further progress its level.

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