Benzema 'Insulted' by Al-Ittihad Contract Offer, Future in Doubt
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Firstpost•31-01-2026, 14:58
Benzema 'Insulted' by Al-Ittihad Contract Offer, Future in Doubt
- •Karim Benzema reportedly feels "insulted" by a contract extension offer from the Saudi Pro League, leading to uncertainty about his future at Al-Ittihad.
- •Reports from L'Équipe indicate Benzema's team found the offer "insulting," suggesting it would be like "playing for free."
- •Despite a strong season with 16 goals in 21 matches and leading Al-Ittihad to a double last season, the offer from director Michael Emenalo did not meet his expectations.
- •Benzema has removed himself from the first-team setup, training separately and missing a recent match, with head coach Sergio Conceicao deferring questions to management.
- •The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner, one of the highest-paid footballers globally, joined Al-Ittihad in 2023, and European clubs are reportedly interested in him.
Why It Matters: Karim Benzema's future at Al-Ittihad is uncertain after he felt "insulted" by a contract extension offer.
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