Problems with his contract. Benzema refused to play for Al-Ittihad an hour before the match

In the match of the 19th round of the Saudi Professional League, Al-Ittihad travelled away to face Al-Fateh, and Karim Benzema did not feature in the game. Tension is growing inside the club.

Details: According to L'Équipe, just an hour before kick-off the French striker announced that he would not play. He refused to take part due to problems related to the extension of his contract. Benzema considers the offer submitted by Al-Ittihad an insult.

It is lower than his current deal, which stands at 108 million. The current situation is such that he could leave Al-Ittihad in the summer as a free agent.

By the way, Inter Milan are working on signing Al-Ittihad winger Moussa Diaby. Inter could take the French winger on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy for around €35 million.

Reminder: This season Karim Benzema has played 21 matches for Al-Ittihad and scored 16 goals in that period. His team sits in sixth place with 30 points after 17 matches.