Benzema already has offers after leaving Al Hilal

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Karim Benzema, the French forward, 38 years old, will no longer be part of the Al-Hilal team just six months after joining from Al-Ittihad. The player has agreed to end his time at the Saudi club and is considering continuing his career, with an offer from the MLS and other options in Saudi Arabia on the table.

The decision comes a few days after Benzema publicly denied an exit. His situation has changed towards the end of the transfer window, and the Frenchman will now be available to explore his next destination without considering retirement at this point.

So that's Karim Benzema's last goal in his football career ????

I can't believe it... Not like this. Not such an ending with Al-Hilal... 💔 pic.twitter.com/fVXYDfmgBF https://t.co/fygBpBGo9l

— SPL 🇸🇦 (@ActuSPL) August 30, 2026

Karim Benzema ends his time at Al-Hilal

Karim Benzema landed in Al-Hilal on February 3, 2026, as a free agent after leaving Al-Ittihad. He signed a contract for one and a half seasons, so his departure is happening much earlier than initially planned.

His record with the Riyadh team stands at 16 matches, 10 goals, and 5 assists. He even started the 2026/27 season by scoring in the 4-2 victory against Al-Faisaly on August 14.

The scenario changed in the last days. Al-Hilal signed Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa for around £51 million. The English forward, 30 years old, penned a three-year contract.

The Saudi club has also negotiated the arrival of Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal. Recent reports place the Brazilian's transfer around €65-70 million, marking a significant overhaul of the team's attacking line.

MLS and Saudi Arabia compete for Benzema

Benzema's departure doesn't mean the end of his career. The forward wants to keep playing and has several options to choose his next club, including an offer from the American MLS.

Continuing in Saudi Arabia remains a possibility. Al-Ittihad, the club where Benzema played from 2023 until February 2026, has emerged once again as a potential destination. Another option that has surfaced is Al-Shabab.

His previous spell at Al-Ittihad yielded 38 goals in 64 Saudi Pro League matches before changing teams. In the 2024/25 season, he also contributed to winning the league and the Saudi King's Cup, scoring 21 goals in the league alone.

Al-Hilal changes its attack at the end of the market

The offensive overhaul at Al-Hilal explains part of the movement. Watkins' arrival is confirmed, and the club continues to work on further signings before the closure of the Saudi transfer window, which operates on a different timeline than major European competitions.

At 38 years old, Benzema will now face the decision regarding what could be one of the final contracts of his career. Discussions with MLS teams and the available alternatives in Saudi Arabia will shape the coming days once his departure from Al-Hilal is officially completed.

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