The reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed new details this Saturday evening regarding the fate of the French duo Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté, players of the first football team at Al-Ittihad Club, during the current season.

Romano confirmed on his YouTube channel that the idea of Karim Benzema leaving Al-Ittihad during the current winter transfer window is very unlikely, indicating that the French star will remain with the team until next summer.

He explained that the relationship between Benzema and the club's management is experiencing significant tension, as the player considers the renewal offer presented to him an insult and has categorically rejected it. He also requested to be excluded from the team's lineup for the upcoming match against Al-Najma in the league.

Regarding N'Golo Kante, Romano indicated that the Turkish club Fenerbahçe is continuing its negotiations with Al-Ittihad to sign the player, exploring the possibility of a swap deal between the two clubs, amid serious efforts from the Turkish side to reach a solution that satisfies all parties.