Sport · Singapore Bureau
Karim Benzema departs Al Hilal after eight-month spell in Saudi Arabia
The French striker has ended his brief tenure with the Saudi Pro League club, concluding a stint that lasted less than eight months. Benzema's departure marks another chapter in the veteran forward's career following his move to the Gulf kingdom.
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Karim Benzema has terminated his contract with Al Hilal, bringing an end to his time with the Saudi Arabian club after a relatively short period. The French international, who joined the Riyadh-based side earlier in the year, departs following less than eight months with the team.
Benzema's move to Al Hilal represented a significant transfer to the Saudi Pro League, where the club has invested heavily in attracting prominent European talent. However, the former Real Madrid striker's tenure proved shorter than anticipated when he initially signed for the kingdom's leading club.
The 35-year-old's departure adds to the growing list of European players who have tested themselves in the Saudi competition in recent years. Al Hilal, one of Asia's most successful clubs, has maintained its ambitions of strengthening its squad with world-class players despite Benzema's exit.
The veteran forward's next destination remains unclear, with various options potentially available to him as he continues his playing career following his Al Hilal exit.