Cristiano Ronaldo opposing Karim Benzema's transfer to Al-Hilal - Report
Benzema’s agent is in talks with Al-Hilal for a possible transfer.
The transfer of Karim Benzema to Al-Hilal is being opposed by Cristiano Ronaldo on the basis that the move would “damage the fair competition environment.”
This comes after Benzema declined to play for Al-Ittihad following contract disputes with the club with has led to the forward’s future remaining unsure as he might likely leave at the conclusion of the season.
Al Hilal are reportedly interested in signing 38-year-old Karim Benzema before the winter transfer window closes, according to a report from Foot Mercato.
Benzema’s agent in talks with Al-Hilal over shock move
Numerous clubs are said to have shown interest in signing the Frenchman. The French international forward may be open to a transfer because he is dissatisfied with his current circumstances at Al-Ittihad.
The Saudi Pro League team’s latest contract offer, which would have given him complete ownership over his image rights but no compensation, infuriated the former Real Madrid attacker. This offer was promptly turned down, as was to be expected.
Foot Mercato knows that the Ballon d’Or winner is due to have a meeting with his present club to try and find an answer to the current problem. Nevertheless, with clubs expressing an interest in his talents and the former Lyon youth graduate open to the move, he could be considering a departure.
Ronaldo unhappy with Benzema’s move to Al-Hilal
Renowned Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu tweeted on X late on Sunday night: “Cristiano Ronaldo is opposing Karim Benzema’s transfer to Al-Hilal because it would ‘damage the fair competition environment.”
Ronaldo’s discontent with PIF leadership is alleged to have grown as a result of this circumstance.
Why does Cristiano Ronaldo not want Benzema’s move to Al-Hilal?
He feels it would “damage the fair competition environment.”
Does Benzema want to leave Al-Ittihad?
There are reports he could leave the club if his contract situation isn’t resolved on time.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.