Karim Benzema has Al-Ittihad message for Mohamed Salah that every Liverpool fan wants to hear
Karim Benzema has provided a warning for any footballers considering a future transfer to Saudi Arabia as his future is again up for debate.
The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner called time on a 14-year Real Madrid career last summer, becoming part of a wave of older stars from European clubs signing bumper contracts to join the burgeoning Middle Eastern league. It is safe to say his time hasn't been as fruitful as hoped as the striker has only managed nine goals and seven assists in 20 appearances this season - the last of which came four months ago.
Benzema signed for Al-Ittihad along with Fabinho and others, while the club also sought to snatch Mohamed Salah from Liverpool. The Reds swiftly batted away a late offer in the summer transfer window and since there has remained speculation whether the same club or others backed by the Gulf state will return in future.
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The Egyptian's contract situation certainly feeds into the rumours, as by the time he is 32 next summer his current Anfield deal is set to expire. However if the Saudi Pro League looked a feasible destination in Salah's mind, Benzema's latest statement is one worth taking note of.
"We'll see what’s gonna happen," the Frenchman said via Fabrizio Romano, in response to the idea of a return to Europe this summer. "Leaving Al-Ittihad? There are many news, we will see what happens. My focus is here and then we'll see."
The attacker went on to cite the lesser quality within his new squad as a factor for his fewer contributions in front of goal.
"Not scoring goals since December? It’s not the
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