Benzema in negotiations to terminate Al-Hilal contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Karim Benzema is reportedly in talks to end his contract with Al-Hilal, following being informed he is not in coach Simone Inzaghi's plans. The discussions are complicated, with Benzema seeking full payment for the remaining year of his contract, which Al-Hilal and the Saudi League have rejected. Despite his strong performance, scoring 10 goals and providing 9 assists in just 14 appearances, Benzema may be set to leave the club, and Al-Hilal is exploring potential replacements, including Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa.
- •Benzema is discussing contract termination with Al-Hilal.
- •He scored 10 goals and 9 assists in 14 matches.
- •Al-Hilal is looking for replacements, including Ollie Watkins.
- •Benzema's contract was set to last until June 2027.
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Benzema in talks to end Al-Hilal deal, says paper
"French striker Karim Benzema may be close to leaving Saudi football or, at the very least, Al-Hilal. According to the Spanish newspaper As, the player is in talks to terminate his contract with Neymar...
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