Another big news in Saudi football: Al-Hilal has officially announced the transfer of Karim Benzema. Various reports about this deal had circulated before, but now everything has become official - the French star has signed a contract with the Riyadh club until the summer of 2027.
The "taste" of this transfer is even more interesting: previously, reports emerged that the 38-year-old striker, dissatisfied with the terms of the contract offered by Al-Ittihod, refused to play for the serious side. That is, Benzema resolved the situation in a way he liked - he changed clubs but stayed in the league.
Looking at the current figures, Karim's form is still not bad. He has scored 8 goals in 14 appearances in the Saudi Pro League this season. This is an indicator that refutes claims that a star from big football is "only walking by name." Now he will continue this statistic in the ranks of the championship leader.
This is because Al-Hilal currently sits in first place with 47 points. So, Benzema is coming to a ready-made team, an established system, and a team that is fiercely fighting for gold medals. In such a situation, one thing is expected of him: to speak up in decisive attacking situations, show his experience in big games, and push the team forward with his goals.
Benzema's football career is also a separate story. The Ballon d'Or winner, the striker, has made his debut on the big stage as a Lyon academy graduate. Then, spending most of his career at Real Madrid, he solidified his name at the highest level in European football. Now this great experience and character is becoming another new mission in Riyadh.
The most interesting question is: how does Benzema find "chemistry" with whom at Al Hilal? Because even in the leading team, the competition is fierce - there is a struggle for every position, every minute. But Karim loves precisely this kind of pressure: he opens up even more when he plays on the big stage, for big goals.
In short, even more exciting matches lie ahead for Saudi league fans. With Benzema's arrival at Al Hilal, the championship race has intensified - now every round can become a "series."
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