Karim Benzema created some magic on the field while playing for the Saudi Pro League Club Al-Itthihad. Benzema scored a fantastic goal against Al-Riyadh and opened his account. All this came amid the whispers of the French man being replaced by Liverpool’s right winger Mohamed Salah for a salary in the region of $240 Million. Initially, the contract offer for Egypt’s player is for three years.
Benzema’s goal against Al-Riyadh was made and finished by him. The player ran with the ball for almost half the length of the pitch. Benzema then passed it to his Al-Ittihad teammate in the opposition’s box. When received in the middle of the box, he finished it with accuracy and vengeance. The right-footed strike deceived the goalkeeper and went straight into the top left corner.
Karim Benzema opened up his Saudi Pro League account 🔓
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— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 24, 2023
There have been reports of the French man not being pleased with his current situation at the Saudi Club. Sources say that Benzema might leave the club. Liverpool’s talisman Mohamed Salah has been taught to be the number 1 replacement for Karim Benzema if he leaves. Thus, Salah becomes the prime target for the Saudi club.
The club’s Manager Nuno Espirito Santo, will not be pleased with this situation. The Manager will know the impact that Benzema can create and Al-Ittihad is currently on top with 3 wins in 3 matches.
Major sources have stayed the fact that Salah has accepted the move to the Saudi club. The Egyptian forward agreed on this new challenge. Liverpool’s hierarchy reaction to all this is yet to be seen. Fans are all tangled up and confused regarding the status of Mohamed Salah’s move to Saudi.
Karim Benzema’s contract and salary details at Al-Ittihad and Mohamed Salah’s salary at Liverpool
The Saudi club Al-Ittihad signed Benzema initially for a three-year deal and the signing fee was undisclosed. The player’s contract at the club runs till 2026. The French man’s salary at the Saudi club is around $216 Million annually. Benzema’s monthly wages account for up to $18 Million.
Salah’s annual salary at Liverpool varies to a sum close to $23 Million. The forward’s monthly wage hovers around the figure of $1.91 Million. Furthermore, his contract with the Reds runs till the Premier League season 2024-2025. However, if the player switches to Saudi, the implications on his current contract remain to be seen.
