Karim Benzema could reunite with former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr before the January transfer window closes.
- The French star has been linked with a move away from Al-Ittihad after it was reported that he is unhappy at the Saudi Pro League side. Now L’Équipe (via AS) reports that Benzema has spoken to a Riyadh-based club which fueled speculations that he could link up with his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
- GettyTHE BIGGER PICTUREAl-Ittihad coach Marcelo Gallardo has reportedly frozen out the veteran striker and the Jeddah-based club are open to let him leave on a temporary deal in January, but only within the Saudi Pro League. Other than Al-Nassr, league leaders Al-Hilal are also being linked with the France international.
- DID YOU KNOW?Benzema and Ronaldo played at Real Madrid side by side for nine years between 2009 and 2018 during which they won multiple trophies including four Champions League titles.
- (C)Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT FOR KARIM BENEZEMA?The former Ballon d’Or winner was previously tipped to move back to Europe and was linked with a move to Manchester United, although the Red Devils made it clear that they are in no position financially to make new signings in the January transfer window.