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Karim Benzema Leaves Al Hilal by Mutual Consent

Saudi club Al Hilal officially announced the mutual termination of striker Karim Benzema's contract.

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Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal officially announced the mutual termination of its contract with striker Karim Benzema. [1] Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed on September 1, 2026, that Richard Ríos has joined Al Ittihad on a loan deal from Benfica until June 2027. [2] During his time at Al Hilal, Karim Benzema participated in 16 matches and scored 10 goals. [3] Karim Benzema, the 38-year-old French striker, played for Al Hilal from February of the current year until the contract termination. [4] Benzema joined Al Hilal from Al Ittihad in February 2024 and played 16 matches for the club. [5] Benzema's contract was originally set to expire on June 30, 2027, but he and the club agreed to rescind it early, making him a free agent. [6] Benfica will receive approximately three million euros for the loan deal, which is a fraction of the 27 million euros they paid Palmeiras when signing Ríos in 2025. [7] The loan agreement includes a clause where the main part of the player's salary is covered by Al Ittihad, and there is no option to purchase included in the deal. [8] Journalist Carlos Antonio Vélez stated on September 1, 2026 that the transfer of Richard Ríos to Al Ittihad represents an absolute regression for the Colombian national team player market. [9] Richard Ríos agreed to a loan deal with Al Ittihad from Portuguese club Benfica until June 2027, with the main part of his salary covered and no buy option clause. [10] Karim Benzema previously played for Al Ittihad before joining Al Hilal in February. [11] Karim Benzema has represented the French national team in 97 matches and scored 37 goals. [12]
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  1. Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal officially announced the mutual termination of its contract with striker Karim Benzema. · www.24chasa.bg
  2. Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed on September 1, 2026, that Richard Ríos has joined Al Ittihad on a loan deal from Benfica until June 2027. · Vanguardia
  3. During his time at Al Hilal, Karim Benzema participated in 16 matches and scored 10 goals. · www.24chasa.bg
  4. Karim Benzema, the 38-year-old French striker, played for Al Hilal from February of the current year until the contract termination. · www.24chasa.bg
  5. Benzema joined Al Hilal from Al Ittihad in February 2024 and played 16 matches for the club. · Nezavisne novine
  6. Benzema's contract was originally set to expire on June 30, 2027, but he and the club agreed to rescind it early, making him a free agent. · RPP
  7. Benfica will receive approximately three million euros for the loan deal, which is a fraction of the 27 million euros they paid Palmeiras when signing Ríos in 2025. · Vanguardia
  8. The loan agreement includes a clause where the main part of the player's salary is covered by Al Ittihad, and there is no option to purchase included in the deal. · Vanguardia
  9. Journalist Carlos Antonio Vélez stated on September 1, 2026 that the transfer of Richard Ríos to Al Ittihad represents an absolute regression for the Colombian national team player market. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  10. Richard Ríos agreed to a loan deal with Al Ittihad from Portuguese club Benfica until June 2027, with the main part of his salary covered and no buy option clause. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  11. Karim Benzema previously played for Al Ittihad before joining Al Hilal in February. · www.24chasa.bg
  12. Karim Benzema has represented the French national team in 97 matches and scored 37 goals. · Nezavisne novine
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