Apart from N'golo Kante, Karim Benzema could also lose another star teammate at Al Ittihad amid the interest of a team playing in the Champions League.

With his contract at Saudi Arabia set to expire, a Juventus star opened the doors for Karim Benzema to replicate Luka Modric's move and have a "last dance" in Europe.

Now, as the season reaches a decisive stretch, a long-standing European benchmark linked to Madrid’s most decorated forward is suddenly under genuine pressure—thanks to the Brazilian winger who keeps rewriting expectations at club level.

Al Ittihad forward Karim Benzema must decide his future in the Saudi Pro League.

Although Karim Benzema left Real Madrid in 2023, the Frenchman remains quite close to the club, attending the Spanish Super Cup final. There, he reportedly spoke with president Florentino Perez, where he allegedly gave two pieces of advice for the team.

By scoring one of the goals against FC Barcelona in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup, Vinicius Junior has now matched the record of Cristiano Ronaldo and other two Real Madrid legends.

Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid was always going to be measured against impossible standards. However, midway through the 2025-26 season, he has already forced his way into a conversation reserved for only the most elite finishers to ever wear white.

As the road to the 2026 World Cup sharpens, Karim Benzema and Endrick have suddenly found their stories intertwined once more—this time through a bold winter move that has sent shockwaves from Madrid to France.

As Cristiano Ronaldo continues to redefine longevity in the Gulf, Karim Benzema now finds himself at a similar crossroads — one that has sparked growing speculation about whether his journey in Saudi Arabia is nearing its final chapter.

Karim Benzema offered his assessment of Real Madrid’s current struggles, particularly regarding stars like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham.

Karim Benzema has firmly established himself as one of Real Madrid's most pivotal players, even clinching a Ballon d'Or. Despite spending years away from the French national team, he recently gave a surprising response regarding a possible return to play in the 2026 World Cup.

Even as the French striker continues to deliver for Al-Ittihad, questions around his long-term future have taken a surprising—and confusing—turn.

Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Karim Benzema are names that define entire eras at Real Madrid, and yet the question persists: Is the 26-year-old French forward truly carving out a legacy of his own?

Karim Benzema’s future at Al-Ittihad is edging into a decisive phase, and the Frenchman — still operating in the same league that Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate — has finally broken his silence on where he may play next season.

Despite once being teammates at Real Madrid, rumors of tension have long surrounded the relationship between Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. In response, the Frenchman recently broke his silence, revealing details of their most recent encounter in the Saudi Pro League.