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Al Hilal terminates Karim Benzema's contract

Karim Benzema Al Hilal contract termination Ollie Watkins Saudi Pro League

Al Hilal has officially announced the mutual termination of Karim Benzema’s contract, ending the French striker's tenure at the club after just six months. The 38-year-old, who joined from Al Ittihad in February, recorded 10 goals and 5 assists in 16 appearances during his brief stay.

Following the departure, Al Hilal has moved to strengthen its attack by signing English forward Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa for an estimated €60 million. The club is also reportedly close to finalizing a deal for Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli.

In addition to Benzema, the club has also reached a formal settlement to end the contract of long-time defender Ali Al-Bulaihi, who departs after nine years and 263 appearances.

Benzema is now a free agent. While he remains under contract with the Saudi Pro League as a brand ambassador until 2030, he faces a career crossroads, with options including retirement or joining another club in Saudi Arabia or the MLS.

Entities

Al Hilal · Al Ittihad · Al Shabab · Al-Hilal · Ali Al-Bulaihi · Aston Villa · Fabrizio Romano · Gabriel Martinelli · Karim Benzema · Ollie Watkins · Saudi Pro League

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Benzema rejected offers to join Al Shabab or return to his former club, Al Ittihad.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Al Hilal announced the signing of Ollie Watkins for 60 million euros. dev.tnonline.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Karim Benzema has rescinded his contract with Al Hilal by mutual agreement. ts.mk · dev.tnonline.com.br · studiofutbol.com.ec · www.infomoney.com.br
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Benzema played 15 to 16 matches for Al Hilal, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists. ts.mk · dev.tnonline.com.br · studiofutbol.com.ec · www.infomoney.com.br
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Karim Benzema is considering retirement from professional football.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Benzema maintains commercial roles as an ambassador for Saudi tourism and the 2034 World Cup bid.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Al Hilal reached a financial agreement with Benzema regarding his outstanding dues.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Al Hilal has also secured the services of Crys Summerville and is close to signing Gabriel Martinelli. ts.mk · dev.tnonline.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br

Sources

رسمياً. . . الهلال يعلن إنهاء علاقته مع كريم بنزيمة بالتراضي [www.albiladpress.com]
زلزال المخالصات في الهلال. . بنزيما يلحق بمالكوم والبليهي خلال شهر واحد. [almodrj.com]
رسميًا. . الهلال يعلن رحيل الفرنسي كريم بنزيما » صحيفة الرأي الإلكترونية [alraynews.net]
Benzema deja el Al Hilal [icndigital.com]
كريم بنزيما يرفض عرض الشباب السعودي ويتمسك بكامل مستحقاته المالية | وكالة خبر للأنباء [www.khbr.me]
Karim Benzema va-t-il prendre sa retraite après son départ d’Al-Hilal ? [www.lattaquant.com]
Karim Benzema raskinuo ugovor sa Al Hilalom i razmatra. . . [meridiansport.me]
Benzema Na Raskrsnici: Penzija Ili Novi Klub U Arabiji? | Sportske Vijesti Crne Gore [mesport.me]
تفاصيل فسخ عقد علي آل بليهي مع نادي الهلال السعودي [news50.sa]
КРАЈ НА ЕДНА ФУДБАЛСКА ЕРА? - Карим Бензема со неславен крај! [prv.mk]
Benzema Pamit dari Al-Hilal, Masa Depannya Masih Jadi Tanda Tanya [www.rri.co.id]
Karim Benzema rescinde com o Al-Hilal e pode anunciar aposentadoria [www.gazetaesportiva.com]
Benzema e shkëput kontratën me Al Hilalin [ts.mk]
الهلال يعلن رحيل الفرنسي كريم بنزيمة - مجلة هافن [haveneg.com]
Al Hilal end Ali Al-Bulaihi’s nine-year spell with formal contract settlement [nigeriafootball.ng]
الهلال السعودي ينهي عقد بنزيما بالتراضي بعد نصف عام من انضمامه » عكاظ اليوم [okaznews.net]
(Не)славен крај на кариерата на Карим Бензема [opserver.mk]
دولية وعالمية - أحداث متسارعة ومفاجئة. . الهلال يفسخ عقد بنزيما [www.adngad.net]
Oficial la agencia libre de Benzema: la MLS al acecho [www.bernabeudigital.com]
Benzema rescinde com Al-Hilal e pode encerrar carreira, diz jornalista | TNOnline [dev.tnonline.com.br]
Karim Benzema İle Al Hilal’in Yolları Ayrıldı [www.haberts.com]
Al-Hilal and Karim Benzema agree to terminate contract after 6 months [islamabadpost.com.pk]
Benzema quitte l’Arabie saoudite : un retour en Ligue 1 est-il possible ? [www.kickfootball.fr]
Karim Benzema se despidió del Al-Hilal y analiza su futuro: retiro o MLS [lacritica.com.ar]
Benzema lascia l’Al-Hilal dopo sei mesi: ora è libero, MLS o ritiro nel futuro [lapiazzettadellosport.it]
Megint csapatot vált a Real Madrid legendája [liner.hu]
Karim Benzema sans club: Al-Hilal annonce son départ [www.mobifun.fr]
Benzema se despidió del Al Hilal y analiza su futuro: retiro o MLS [www.nexofin.com]
Benzema quitte son club et se retrouve libre à 38 ans [real-france.fr]
Bola de Ouro, Benzema vive impasse após experiência na liga saudita - Santa Portal [santaportal.com.br]
Mercato Inter, Karim Benzema posa con la maglia nerazzurra: cosa significa [www.sportal.it]
Официјално: Бензема го напушти Ал-Хилал [sportski.mk]
Karim Benzema deja el Al Hilal y analiza su futuro en Arabia Saudita [studiofutbol.com.ec]
Karim Benzema deja al Al-Hilal y analiza el retiro a sus 38 años – SUPERL1DER [superlider.mx]
Al Hilal et Benzema, c’est fini [africafootunited.com]
7 أشهر ولقب و10 أهداف. . بنزيما يغادر قبل الأوان [arriyadiyah.com]
Al Hilal terminate Karim Benzema’s contract [blueprint.ng]
Je to konec kariere Karima Benzemaja? [www.delo.si]
Benzema rescinde com Al-Hilal e fica livre no mercado | abc+ [www.abcmais.com]
Nur ein halbes Jahr: Benzema löst Vertrag bei Al-Hilal auf [www.dk-online.de]
من بنزيما إلى مارتينيلي وواتكينز. . الهلال يبدأ ثورة هجومية بعد صدمة رحيل الفرنسي . . ايه الحكاية [www.elbalad.news]
Ni Al-Hilal ni Al-Ittihad: Benzema analiza otro rol en Arabia "Se retiró" [elintransigente.com]
Benzema rescinde com Al-Hilal e fica livre no mercado [esporte.ig.com.br]
Le Prince donne 100 ME à Benzema et l’envoie à la retraite [www.foot01.com]
Benzema rescinde com Al-Hilal e pode encerrar carreira, diz jornalista [www.infomoney.com.br]
Mercato : Karim Benzema va quitter Al-Hilal et sera libre [www.kawarji.com]
Mahrez pourrait signer à Al Shabab FC et rester en Arabie saoudite [lagazettedufennec.com]
Karim Benzema quitte Al-Hilal après seulement six mois, son avenir en suspens [lanouvelletribune.info]
Karim Benzema, entre el retiro y un posible nuevo equipo tras quedar agente libre - La Opinión [laopinion.com]
Na pomolu tužan kraj: Jedan od najboljih napadača 21. veka pred teškom odlukom [nova.rs]
Mercato : Benzema (ex-OL) stop ou encore ? [www.olympique-et-lyonnais.com]
Benzema y Al-Hilal: rompe su promesa y se marcha con el Inter al acecho [www.que.es]
Nach nur sechs Monaten: Benzema verlässt Al-Hilal [www.skysportaustria.at]
Benzema, cea mai profitabilă despărțire din carieră: suma pe care îi dau arabii, ca să plece, colosală! [www.sport.ro]
Nach nur sechs Monaten: Weltstar Benzema verlässt wohl seinen Klub schon wieder [www.t-online.de]
Официално: Бензема напусна Ал-Хилал [sportal.bg]
Tužan kraj Karima Benzeme [sportal.blic.rs]
OFICJALNIE: Karim Benzema wolnym agentem [transfery.info]
OFFICIEEL: Benzema vertekt al na een half jaar transfervrij bij Al Hilal [www.voetbalprimeur.be]
كريم بنزيمة أمام ثلاثة خيارات بعد الهلال السعودي [www.alaraby.co.uk]
Al Hilal anuncia el adiós de Karim Benzema. . . y es agente libre [www.marca.com]
Nur ein halbes Jahr: Benzema löst Vertrag bei Al-Hilal auf [www.noz.de]
Paso fugaz: Al Hilal anunció la salida de Karim Benzema [rpp.pe]
Karim Benzema: What’s Next For Real Madrid Legend After Saudi Club Exit [www.si.com]
Karim Benzema verlässt Al-Hilal nach nur sechs Monaten schon wieder [www.spox.com]