I’m Happy At Al-Ittihad – Benzema

Al-Ittihad striker, Karim Benzema has come out to say that he is enjoying his time at the club. This is coming amid reports that club manager, Nuno Espirito Santo does not want him around, and fans have been reacting.

According to reports, Nuno Espirito Santo has informed the board that Karim Benzema does not fit his style of play, and his presence has furthered the tension in the club’s dressing room.

However, the club itself recently shared a short clip of the Ballon d’Or winner smiling and in a relaxed mood.

WOW.

Karim Mostafa Benzema (born 19 December 1987) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. Regarded as one of the best strikers of all time, he is a creative forward renowned for his goal-scoring ability, as well as his technical skills, vision, and versatility on the field.He is Real Madrid’s all-time second-highest goalscorer and top assist provider.

Benzema won 24 trophies with Real Madrid, including four La Liga, three Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions League titles. Following Ronaldo’s departure in 2018, Benzema transitioned from the false 9 position into a sole striker.

He was named in the La Liga Team of the Season for four consecutive years from 2018 to 2022, won La Liga Best Player twice and the Pichichi Trophy for the first time in 2022. Benzema finished as Champions League top scorer as he won his fifth title in 2022, and subsequently captained the club in his final season before signing for Al-Ittihad the following year.

Benzema began his football career at his hometown club Bron Terraillon SC at the age of eight. While at the club, he was nicknamed Coco by friends and, after scoring two goals in an under-10 match against the Lyon youth academy, began attracting attention from the biggest club in the city.