Following Karim Benzema’s shock move to Al-Hilal, the Tigers have secured Monaco’s wonderkid George Ilenikhena in a deal worth €33 million (£27.5m). The Post-Benzema Era Begins The departure of Karim Benzema to Al-Hilal on Monday (02/02) left a massive void in the Al-Ittihad attack. However, the Jeddah giants responded instantly. According to Fabrizio Romano and […]
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The Saudi Pro League has been plunged into a state of high drama as Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly refused to take the field for Al-Nassr. The reason? A deepening frustration with the league’s management and the imminent arrival of Karim Benzema at arch-rivals Al-Hilal. According to renowned journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, the Portuguese icon has voiced strong […]
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ISTANBUL – One of the most beloved midfielders in world football is returning to Europe. Fenerbahçe has officially reached an agreement with Saudi side Al-Ittihad to sign World Cup winner N’Golo Kanté in a permanent deal finalized this Sunday. Despite being a key figure in Saudi Arabia, the 34-year-old Frenchman had expressed a strong desire […]
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The Ballon d’Or winner is set to terminate his Al-Ittihad contract to join rivals Al-Hilal as a replacement for Marcos Leonardo. The saga of Karim Benzema has taken a surprising turn. Despite strong interest from Juventus and emotional links to a Lyon return, the former Real Madrid captain has reportedly rejected a move back to […]
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The 38-year-old striker is reportedly training alone as he pushes for a move back to Europe to keep his 2026 World Cup dreams alive. The high-profile marriage between Karim Benzema and Al-Ittihad has reached a breaking point. The former Real Madrid captain and Ballon d’Or winner is reportedly in a “cold war” with the Saudi […]
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JEDDAH – The relationship between Karim Benzema and Al-Ittihad has reached a breaking point. The former Real Madrid captain has formally requested to be excluded from the squad for this Thursday’s clash against Al-Fateh, citing a total impasse in contract negotiations. While many suspected a tactical move by manager Sérgio Conceição, sources confirm the decision […]
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Inter Milan are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby. The Frenchman has already approved the move, which would see him return to Serie A on a loan deal with a purchase option. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Nerazzurri are working on a deal for the 26-year-old that includes a […]
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Fenerbahçe are reportedly making a “bold” attempt to bring N’Golo Kanté back to Europe, with the French World Cup winner eager to end his spell in the Saudi Pro League. According to Turkish journalist Sercan Hamzaoglu, Fenerbahçe have intensified talks to sign the Al-Ittihad midfielder this January. While the 33-year-old remains a key figure in […]
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Juventus midfielder Khéphren Thuram has left the door open for Karim Benzema to make a sensational return to European football, following the Bianconeri’s failed pursuit of Youssef En-Nesyri. “If he wants to come, we’ll be happy” Speaking after Juventus’ dominant 3-0 victory over Napoli, Thuram addressed the club’s urgent search for a new striker. With […]
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Chelsea are weighing up a shock move to bring N’Golo Kanté back to Stamford Bridge on a short-term loan deal from Al-Ittihad, according to latest reports. As the January transfer window enters its final week, the Blues are desperate to bolster their midfield options. While Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz currently on loan at Nottingham Forest […]
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