On the last day of the transfer window, K. Benzema moved from one Saudi Arabian giant to another.

2026-02-02 23:05 © imago-images

Karim Benzema is changing the club he represents, but he is not returning to Europe for now.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the 38-year-old Frenchman is moving from "Al Ittihad" to the Saudi Arabian league club "Al Hilal."

Today, "Al Hilal" played 0:0 with "Al Ahli." Recently, their form has been struggling, and lurking nearby is "Al Nassr" with Cristiano Ronaldo.

"Al Ittihad" is currently in just 6th place in the Saudi Arabian league.

🚨💣 BREAKING: Karim Benzema signs in as new Al Hilal player from Al Ittihad, HERE WE GO! 🔵🇸🇦

Former Ballon d’Or leaves Al Ittihad to join Inzaghi’s project at Al Hilal with immediate effect.

Benzema agreed on all terms tonight. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/eJdcEteWHk

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 2, 2026