Mess in Arabia with Benzema

His club, Al-Hilal, wants to transfer him to make room for a new non-EU player

Mario Roldán Martínez | 28 Jul 2026 | 15.30
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Benzema's time in Arabia may have come to an end / Instagram
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Karim Benzema, a 38-year-old forward, has rejected an exit during this Al-Hilal summer transfer market, even though the Saudi club aims to free up a foreign player spot to complete their offensive renewal. While the Frenchman insists on fulfilling his contract, the club is speeding up for Iliman Ndiaye after finalizing the signing of Crysencio Summerville

Benzema refuses Al-Hilal's proposed exit

The sports management of Al-Hilal considers reorganizing their attack a priority before the market closes. The recent addition of Summerville, a 24-year-old, has increased competition in the offensive area, forcing the club to manage the limit of foreign players in their squad. 

In this scenario, Benzema emerges as one of the players likely to leave the team. However, the former Real Madrid forward maintains a firm stance and has turned down all proposals presented since the beginning of the transfer window.

According to reports from Arriyadiyah, the Saudi club even considered transferring him to a newly promoted club in the Saudi Pro League. The striker's response was negative, reiterating his intention to stay with Al-Hilal.

The only option Benzema contemplates to leave the club is by terminating his contract with full payment of his salary for the last season. Without an agreement on those terms, the forward does not plan to negotiate his departure.

Al-Hilal accelerates for Iliman Ndiaye after signing Summerville

While Benzema's case remains at a standstill, Al-Hilal continues to act in the market. The club has already confirmed the signing of Summerville from West Ham on a four-year contract. The deal reached 80 million euros between fixed amount and variables, as reported in Spain. 

Iliman Ndiaye, the new desire of Al-Hilal / Getty Images

The next target is Iliman Ndiaye, a 26-year-old Senegalese forward playing for Everton. Discussions with the player's representatives have begun, although there is not yet a formal offer between the clubs. 

The interest stems from Simone Inzaghi's desire to further strengthen the attack after Summerville's arrival. Everton has Iliman Ndiaye under contract until 2029 and is working on extending the deal, complicating immediate negotiations.

Benzema's future conditions the planning

Al-Hilal's planning now depends on resolving several departures before making new signings. In addition to Benzema's situation, the club is also considering Darwin Núñez's move to Portuguese football to free up another foreign player spot and facilitate new reinforcements.

Currently, there is no progress in the Frenchman's situation. Benzema maintains his decision to stay at Al-Hilal unless the club accepts the economic conditions he demands to terminate his contract. Meanwhile, negotiations for Iliman Ndiaye are progressing, and Summerville's signing confirms that Al-Hilal will continue strengthening their attack in the coming weeks.

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