Confirmed: Benzema leaves Al-Hilal... with Inter very attentive

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Latest news at Al-Hilal. Karim Benzema, the 38-year-old French forward, is set to leave the Saudi club after just a few months and is already considering alternatives to continue playing. The departure comes in the final days of the summer transfer window, coinciding with the arrival of Gabriel Martinelli at the Riyadh team, a move that will alter the offensive scenario of Saudi Arabia.

Karim Benzema changes scenery after his spell at Al-Hilal

Benzema arrived at Al-Hilal in February 2026, after leaving Al-Ittihad, and his time in Riyadh has concluded with 16 matches, 10 goals, and 5 assists. The forward still intends to continue competing and does not consider retirement, as reported this Sunday.

Benzema's departure coincides with Al-Hilal's agreement to bring in Gabriel Martinelli, the 25-year-old Brazilian winger from Arsenal. The transfer of the Brazilian international amounts to around 65 million euros, including variables, making it the highest sale in the history of the English club.

The move also explains part of the restructuring that Al-Hilal is undertaking in their attack. The Saudi team has reinforced its offensive line during this transfer window, and Martinelli's addition follows other changes aimed at altering the squad's structure.

🚨 Breaking News!
✈️ Benzema leaves Al Hilal
🇫🇷 Has offers to continue playing, although he has not decided yet. Rules out retirement. Al Hilal will sign Martinelli
✍️ @jfelixdiaz https://t.co/RFtIuUQ6y3

— Diario AS (@diarioas) August 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia opens up new options for Benzema

Benzema now has several possibilities to continue his career, although specific destinations have not been finalized yet. Mentioned scenarios include a possible return to Al-Ittihad and an option with Al-Shabab, both clubs in Saudi Arabia.

A return to Al-Ittihad would hold significance since it was where Benzema started his period in Saudi football before moving clubs in 2026. His subsequent performance at Al-Hilal, with 15 goal involvements in 16 appearances, keeps the chance open for him to stay in the league.

The situation has also linked Benzema's name with Inter Milan after the Frenchman appeared on social media wearing a retro jersey of the Italian side. However, this image does not confirm negotiations between the parties, and there is no solid evidence of an agreement between the player and the Italian club.

Therefore, Inter currently stands as speculation tied to the player's post, not as an advanced deal. Benzema's known priority is to keep playing, while his future remains pending finalization after leaving Al-Hilal.

The Martinelli effect on the Saudi market

Martinelli's arrival at Al-Hilal is in its final stages: on August 30, the English club confirmed a deal of 55.7 million pounds and allowed the Brazilian to undergo a medical examination.

The transfer also frees up a spot in Al-Hilal's offensive scene and leaves Benzema as one of the key names who could switch teams before the market closes. The next step will be to discover his new destination, with Saudi Arabia still a possibility and Inter Milan without a confirmed negotiation.

Karim Benzema, therefore, faces the closing days of the market with the certainty that he will not continue at Al-Hilal and with the decision to keep playing as a starting point to resolve his future.

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