Karim Benzema, Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab
30 August 2026
Karim Benzema has rejected an Al-Shabab move while his dispute with Al-Hilal continues. The striker wants either to remain at the club or terminate his contract while receiving all outstanding dues, rejecting alternative solutions proposed during the standoff.
The supplied reporting says Benzema also has a separate Saudi football promotional agreement worth $23 million annually through 2030, which ends if he plays outside the country. That structure gives him a financial reason to remain in Saudi Arabia.