Latest news regarding Benzema's transfer to Al-Hilal: Contract signing, Ronaldo's dissatisfaction, and halt of negotiations

Former French national team striker Karim Benzema has moved to Al-Hilal.

Al-Hilal's press service announced the transfer of the former Real Madrid striker on social media.

Earlier reports in the media claimed that the French footballer had rejected a new contract offered by Al-Ittihad. Benzema has been playing in the Saudi Arabian Pro League since the summer of 2023. This season, he scored 16 goals in 21 games in all competitions for the club.

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The Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has signed a contract with French striker Karim Benzema. This information was shared by insider Yağız Sabuncuoğlu on social media platform X. According to the source, the striker has signed an 18-month contract.

It was previously reported that Benzema refused to play in Al-Ittihad's Saudi Arabian Premier League match due to dissatisfaction with the proposed contract. According to media reports, the player is considering returning to Europe.

Earlier reports in the media stated that Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo opposed Benzema's move from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal. The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund owns the clubs Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli.

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The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) has temporarily suspended negotiations regarding the transfer of French striker Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal.

Idman.Biz reports that this was reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri on social media platform X.

According to the source, the contract with Benzema has been temporarily suspended after Cristiano Ronaldo expressed dissatisfaction that PIF did not want to allocate additional transfer funds to Al-Nassr. It was previously reported in the media that the Portuguese player threatened to boycott the games.

On Monday, February 2, Ronaldo was not included in the team for the first time this season. He was not included in the squad for the 20th round match of the Saudi Arabian Pro League. It should be noted that the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund owns the clubs Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli.