Benzema threatens to be absent again amid unprecedented tension at Al Ittihad
2026-01-31 13:56
Benzema close to missing another match amid growing tension with Al IttihadReports have revealed that French star Karim Benzema is planning to miss Al Ittihad’s next match, amid a state of anger and rising tension within the club in recent days.According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Benzema has not changed his stance after requesting to stay out this week, especially after Al Ittihad submitted a new contract proposal that only included image rights, without meeting the player’s other demands.Romano added that relations between both parties are currently tense, despite attempts by Al Ittihad’s management to resolve the situation and reach a satisfactory solution, as the matter remains complicated.The same source indicated that Benzema could consider leaving Al Ittihad during the current year if the disagreements persist and no agreement is reached.The coming days are expected to be decisive regarding the future of Al Ittihad’s captain, amid widespread anticipation from fans.