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Ittihad Jeddah Announces Benzema Return to Training Sessions


Sat 03 Feb 2024 | 02:25 PM
Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema
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Ittihad Jeddah, the holders of the Saudi Pro Champions League title, announced that Karim Benzema will return to the club's training sessions on Monday.

Benzema will not participate in the "Al Ameed" game against Al Faisaly in the King Cup's quarter-finals.

Previously, the administration of the Saudi Pro League side Ittihad Jeddah set a final decision on the crisis of Karim Benzema.

Saudi Journalist Hattan El Naggar denied on X all reports about Benzema's departure from the Saudi club. He added that a meeting between Benzema and some officials of the club took place to settle for the player and the club.

El Naggar continued that the officials agreed with the player to stay with the club.

During the past few weeks, strong reports indicated that the player will depart the club to return to Europe, referring that Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United are interested in signing the player during the winter transfer window.

The reports expressed that Benzema received harsh fan- criticism after the exit of Al Ameed from the FIFA Club World Cup.