Karim Benzema is witnessing a potential exodus Al-Ittihadeven as his own contract situation remains unresolved this season. Of N’Glo Kantity reportedly close to an exit from Saudi Arabia, the former Ballon d’Or winner could soon see another star teammate leave to join a team during the winter transfer window Champions League side.
With Benzema, Fabinho and Side Al Ittihad are all out of contract at the end of the season and face a major squad overhaul. highlighted by Kanté working towards a step back, with Fenerbahce interested in his signature. Now another European club is trying to land a French star from the Saudi side.
Inter Milan is actively pursuing the signing of Moussa Diaby from Al Ittihad. First reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport and later confirmed by Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta, the Italian club is targeting the winger during the current winter window.
Speak with Air sports for BelowDuring the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund, Marotta discussed the negotiations and possible obstacles: “I can confirm that we are in discussions to sign Moussa Diaby from Al Ittihad. But as of today, that is a remote possibility because he is an important player for his club, and it would be a very expensive operation.“
Moussa Diaby from Al Ittihad.
According to the Italian outlet Inter has already reached an agreement with Diaby on personal termsdeparture Al-Ittihad to decide on the proposed offer of a loan until the end of the season with a Purchase option of €35 million. If the move goes through, it will be the Brazilian winger Luiz Henrique could leave the Nerazzurri amid interest from Bournemouth and Besiktas.
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Since I joined Aston Villa in 2024 for €65 millionDiaby played 52 games for Al Ittihad, scoring eight goals and providing 27 assists. After winning both the Saudi Pro League and the Saudi Cup last season, he scored three goals and eleven assists in 24 games this seasonand despite being a regular under head coach Sérgio Conceição, a return to Europe now seems possible.
Benzema also faces uncertainty at Al Ittihad
Currently sixth in the Saudi Pro League with 30 points from 17 matches, Al Ittihad have struggled to match last season’s successwith several stars increasingly focusing on their future. Benzema is no exception as his time in Saudi Arabia appears to be nearing an end.
According to Ben Jacobs, Benzema asked to be left out of the match against Al Fateh on Thursday, a decision that was made unilaterally and not by Conceição. The move follows unproductive contract extension talks with Al Ittihad, with the striker’s deal set to expire at the end of the season and reports linking him with a possible return to Europe.
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