Karim Benzema completed a deadline day free transfer from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal on Monday in a move which shocked the Saudi Pro League and reportedly caused Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo to go on strike.
Benzema, 38, had been at Al Ittihad since 2023 but was entering the final six months of his contract and was said to be unhappy with the terms on offer for a renewal.
That led to speculation of interest from league leaders Al Hil
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