The Al Ittihad team welcomed their new French striker for the first time to start preparing for the upcoming season. However, the player’s actions have caused some concern among fans. This summer, news rocked the world of football when the current Ballon d’Or winner officially joined Al Ittihad and received the second-highest salary in the league, amounting to 172 million pounds yearly.
For several days, there wasn’t much information available about the deal due to the Saudi Arabian league being closed. Additionally, the French star striker had a low-key summer vacation with his loved ones to ensure he was mentally ready for the exciting start. Recently, Benzema’s latest situation on his first day with the new team has left fans feeling somewhat uneasy.
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The recent borrowing of former Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, by his new teammates at Al Ittihad proved to be quite embarrassing for him. The Arab club’s players greatly admire Benzema’s illustrious career and impressive achievements during his 14 years in the “White Vulture” shirt. It made the atmosphere on the moving bus a bit too climactic, causing the French player to feel uncomfortable. A video shared online shows Benzema looking uneasy as the rumblings around him grow loud, and his applause seems clumsy and lacking in cheerfulness. Fans have mixed reactions to the incident, with some suggesting that Benzema is just tired from adapting to his new environment. Others believe that he should be happy to be part of the top club in the history of Asian football. Additionally, Al Ittihad’s first day of focus included the presence of new signings, former Chelsea star N’Golo Kante and Portuguese striker Jota. While Benzema’s actions made fans somewhat nervous, it may not have been as “heavy” as many people think.
