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Karim Benzema officially leaves Al-Hilal after six months

Karim Benzema has ended his contract with Al-Hilal after a brief six-month stint at the Saudi club.

Karim Benzema officially leaves Al-Hilal after six months
Photo: Real Madrid · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Karim Benzema, the 38-year-old French forward, has officially left Al-Hilal, where he signed just six months ago. According to several sources, including the Spanish daily AS, he has been released from his contract, which was originally set to run until June 2027.

The Saudi club announced the departure of the former 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, marking the end of his adventure in Riyadh. Despite this early exit, Benzema does not intend to retire and seems to be in search of a new sporting challenge.

L'Équipe has confirmed this information, emphasizing that Benzema terminated his contract shortly after his arrival in the Saudi league. This raises questions about the player's future, now free from any commitments.

Archive photo: Karim Benzema officially leaves Al-Hilal after six months
Archive photoPhoto: Ryu 07 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Benzema's contract with Al-Hilal was supposed to last until the end of June 2027, but he chose to end this collaboration. Sources like RMC Sport also report that he is keeping his future plans under wraps.

This decision has been widely reported, notably by Maisfutebol, which also mentioned that the veteran forward decided to leave the club after a brief period in Saudi Arabia. Reactions surrounding his departure are yet to unfold, as speculation about his next destination begins to emerge.

The media continues to question Benzema's future and where he might pursue his career. His departure marks a new chapter in his long professional career, characterized by successes both at the club and international level.

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