Karim Benzema Deletes Al Ittihad & Real Madrid Photos Upon His Social Media Return

Fans were on cloud nine last summer with ex-Real Madrid star Karim Benzema penning a big money deal with Al Ittihad. While the player had a reasonable start to his life in Saudi Arabia, it did not take long for things to turn sour. According to reports, Benzema’s rift with Al Ittihad head coach Marcelo Gallardo has reached extra levels, with the player allegedly deliberating to rip up his contract. The Frenchman added fuel to the fire following his return to Instagram, with the player making a massive statement with his actions on the platform.

The feud between Karim Benzema and Marcelo Gallardo has grown out of hand in recent months, with the duo at each other’s necks. Benzema is reportedly displeased with the manager throwing him under the bus for the team’s lack of results. Meanwhile, Gallardo believes the Frenchman is not living up to the team’s expectations and has failed to lead the charge from the front.

Benzema deletes all social media posts related to Al Ittihad

The ex-Real Madrid superstar left the fans pondering last night following his return to Instagram. Benzema had deactivated his account last year following his team’s defeat at the hands of Al Nassr. Fans were unhappy with the player’s performance as they blamed him for the team’s shambolic performance. It did not sit well with the Frenchman, who clapped back by taking himself off the platform.

Benzema has done a decent job following his move to Al Ittihad last summer. The French striker has found the back of the net twelve times in his twenty outings for the club. While these are some decent numbers, Al Ittihad fans have high expectations from the player and believe the Frenchman needs to go to the next level.

Marcelo Gallardo’s men have been one of the biggest disappointments in the Saudi Pro League this season. The defending champions are currently placed fifth in the standings with just 31 points as table-toppers Al Hilal has a humongous 22-point difference against their rivals.

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Will Karim Benzema follow the Jordan Henderson route?

While top European stars have made Saudi Arabia their new home, not everyone is content with their decision. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson signed a massive deal with Al Ettifaq last summer, joining the Middle Eastern outfit. However, the English star tore up his contract with the club in January, making his move to Ajax. Henderson was reportedly disgruntled with the project at Al Ettifaq and felt he still had a lot to offer to European soccer.

Karim Benzema could follow similar steps in the coming months. The Frenchman is dissatisfied with his situation at Al Ittihad and wants to exit the club by all means. According to reports, Benzema has severed all ties with the club after storming out of their training session earlier this week. It will be absorbing to see if the striker takes the leap of faith come summer and signs his exit from the club.

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