Benzema nears departure from Al-Hilal as player heads towards retirement

Reports suggest that Frenchman Karim Benzema is close to ending his spell with Al-Hilal, having reached an advanced stage regarding the settlement of his contract with the club's management in the coming days.

French journalist Santi Aouna, who specializes in transfer news, has confirmed that Karim Benzema is preparing to leave Al-Hilal, without revealing his next destination or whether there is an official offer from another club.

Reports previously linked French striker Karim Benzema to a move to Al-Shabab, but the player rejected the idea of joining the club, according to what has been circulated.

Karim Benzema's future remains open to several possibilities, as it has not yet been determined whether he will continue his professional career or make a surprising decision to retire from football.

French striker Karim Benzema joined Al-Hilal on February 2, coming from Al-Ittihad, but his experience with the club may end quickly after just six months.

Karim Benzema began his Roshn Saudi League journey with Ittihad during the 2024 season before moving to Al-Hilal. He succeeded with both clubs in scoring 48 goals during 76 league matches.

Saudi football fans are eagerly awaiting the next step in Karim Benzema's career, especially as his departure from Al-Hilal could signal the end of his career or a new adventure on the pitch.