Karim Benzema Might Join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr as Al Ittihad Star Nears Exit in January

Karim Benzema is currently between a rock and a hard place. The Frenchman’s domestic future with Al Ittihad has been up in the air for the past few days, as he is bound to leave the Saudi Pro League. While his exit looms within the January transfer window, reports are suggesting that he may join forces with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr. 

The rumours of Benzema’s exiting Al Ittihad have been around quite a lot. While they were debunked, renowned journalist Nicolo Schira reports that Benzema’s stance hasn’t changed. As per the reports, the striker still wants to leave Al-Numoo and is eager to make a return to Europe. However, Schira claims that the Saudi Arabian PIF and the SPL’s board will try to convince the striker to stay put in the Middle Eastern country and rather join another PIF-funded club. 

This means that Benzema has options to play for Al Nassr, Al Hilal, and Al Ahli. Choosing Al Nassr would mean a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo and reignite the Real Madrid spark together. Notably, the two have shared a locker room for over nine years and won many titles as well. Additionally, a move to Al Hilal is also a brilliant opportunity, as he can play with Neymar if the Brazilian recovers quickly. 

Otherwise, if he doesn’t want to share the fame with CR7 or Ney, Al Ahli is the place to go. There, he can reportedly be a perfect replacement for their outbound striker, Roberto Firmino. Nevertheless, nothing has been confirmed, but the coming days are truly decisive for Benzema, as Schira suggests. 

Karim Benzema can be a ‘natural fit’ for this struggling Premier League side 

ESPN FC pundit Shaka Hislop recently fueled speculations of Karim Benzema joining Premier League side Chelsea. The former goalkeeper claimed that the Frenchman’s experience in the striking position is something that the Blues ‘desperately need.’ He said, “In terms of an easy fit, a natural fit, Benzema to Chelsea makes a whole lot of sense to me.” 

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With no proper No. 9 available at Stamford Bridge, Benzema can be a real short-term option for Mauricio Pochettino. Whatever it may be, time is running out for the Al Ittihad star. The 35-year-old already isn’t training with the squad, with coach Marcelo Gallardo invoking a ban on him. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen what happens at this stage.

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