Karim Benzema is not leaving Al Ittihad in the near future (Picture: Getty Images)Karim Benzema has been linked with blockbuster moves to Arsenal, Chelsea and Lyon, but he is set to stay in Saudi Arabia with Al Ittihad at least until the end of the season. The 36-year-old only moved to the Saudi Pro League from Real Madrid last summer but is already thought to be looking for a move back to Europe. The Athletic report that fans are not happy with his performances on the field, despite a decent goal return, but nonetheless he is set to stay with Al Ittihad during this transfer window. Karim Benzema denied that he is keen to leave Al Ittihad (Picture: Getty Images)Benzema himself has played down rumours that he wants to leave Al Ittihad just six months into his three-year contract. The bigger the better.’MORE : Chelsea respond after being offered Karim Benzema transferMORE : Man Utd make final decision on January move for Karim Benzema after Anthony Martial blowFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro January 30, 2024 21:42 UTC