"Karim Benzema is reportedly at war with current club Al-Ittihad, amid talks of a move back to Real Madrid. Benzema, 38, left Los Blancos for Saudi Arabia in 2023 and has since scored 54 goals in 83 games for the Middle-Eastern outfit. With just six months left on his current deal, the French striker is said to now be engulfed in a dispute with the club's owners over a failed contract extension."
"Initially offered a new bumper contract in Saudi Arabia, Benzema and his entourage believe the terms have changed over an agreement, with a pay cut now being suggested by the club. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. As such, the 38-year-old has told representatives at the Saudi Pro League club he has no intention of playing for them again, and was subsequently left out of the squad for Thursday's game with Al Fateh SC."
Karim Benzema is seeking a return to Real Madrid after falling into a dispute with Al-Ittihad's owners over a failed contract extension. Benzema left Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia in 2023 and has scored 54 goals in 83 appearances for Al-Ittihad while playing alongside players such as N'Golo Kante and Fabinho. He netted 354 goals in all competitions during his time at Real Madrid. With six months remaining on his Saudi contract, Benzema and his entourage reject a proposed pay cut and he was omitted from a recent squad. His agent has contacted Real Madrid as manager Alvaro Arbeloa considers whether he fits the team.
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