Al Ittihad demand 500 million SAR after Benzema’s move to Al Hilal

Reports reveal that Al Ittihad are demanding 500 million Saudi riyals following Karim Benzema’s transfer to Al Hilal, as the club awaits a final financial settlement

  Tue , May 19 2026 / 06:46 PM Updated At: 2026-05-19 18:46:55

⚽🔥 Major financial dispute in Saudi football

Saudi media reports 🇸🇦 have revealed significant developments involving Al Ittihad ⚫🟡 following the departure of French star Karim Benzema ⚡ to Al Hilal 🔵 earlier this year.

According to Saudi newspaper “Al Riyadh” 📺, Al Ittihad’s management has officially requested around 500 million Saudi riyals 💰 as outstanding financial entitlements.


💰 Huge financial claims

Reports indicate that Al Ittihad are still waiting for a final offer to settle the issue ⚽🔥, as negotiations continue over the financial details of the agreement.

Sources also suggest that the club’s total claims may exceed 500 million SAR 💰🔥, highlighting the complexity of the situation.


⚡ Link to Benzema transfer

Part of these financial claims is linked to Karim Benzema’s 🇫🇷⚽ move to Al Hilal in January, which triggered additional financial obligations and contractual discussions.

The club aims to secure all pending payments to maintain financial stability and balance within the organization 💰🏟️.


🧠 Ongoing negotiations

Al Ittihad’s board ⚫🟡 continues to closely monitor the situation, working toward a final resolution of all outstanding financial matters ⚽🔥.

The goal is to ensure long-term financial stability while maintaining competitiveness in the Saudi Pro League 🏆💰.


🧩 Conclusion

Karim Benzema’s ⚡ transfer to Al Hilal remains one of the most controversial topics in Saudi football 🇸🇦, especially with Al Ittihad demanding massive financial compensation 💰⚽🔥.

Further developments are expected in the coming days as negotiations continue over the final settlement 🌍🏟️.

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