Al Hilal: "Here, it's like Real Madrid," says Karim Benzema

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·4 febbraio 2026

Al Hilal: "Here, it's like Real Madrid," says Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema is already making his first strides at Al Hilal. The Saudi giant's newest signing spoke to the club's media.

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It's the sensational transfer that continues to make headlines in Saudi Arabia. Karim Benzema has chosen to leave Al Ittihad to join Al Hilal in the same league at the close of this winter transfer window. The French striker also shared a heartfelt message with his new Saudi team. "I am very happy to be part of Al Hilal. It's a fantastic team, with a great history and a huge collection of trophies. It's like Real Madrid, but in Asia," he revealed.

🗣️ Karim Benzema: "Al-Hilal is Real Madrid in Asia."
– martedì 3 febbraio 2026

Benzema has signed with Al Hilal on an eighteen-month deal, keeping him at the club until June 2027.

Al Ittihad, This chapter comes to an end, but the respect and gratitude will always remain. Thank you to the club, the staff, my teammates, and especially the fans for the welcome, the love, and the energy you gave me every day. This journey gave me a lot, both personally and
– lunedì 2 febbraio 2026