The end after only a quarter of a year? That would be a goal! However, according to Arab sources, this hypothesis is not ruled out, with the news spreading at lightning speed behind the scenes of football.
Saudi daily Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reported that there were disagreements at Al-Ittihad between coach Nun Espirito Santo and the club’s biggest star, Karim Benzema.
The former Tottenham manager reportedly told management that Benzema didn’t match his tactical style. The coach wasn’t even interested in signing the Ballon d’Or which is now creating tension between the two men.
🚨 Nuno Espírito Santo reportedly informed Al-Ittihad board that Karim Benzema didn’t match his tactical style. 👀
He wasn’t willing to sign the Ballon d’Or winner in the first place which creates tension between the two men.
The Portuguese manager also… pic.twitter.com/u3tAZLc0bP
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) August 23, 2023
It is also supported by other indications. Benzema reportedly asked for the captain’s armband but the Portuguese coach reportedly refused to give it to him.
The Frenchman arrived as a free agent from Real Madrid, al-Ittihad lured him for a king’s salary, with which he can match even Cristiano Ronaldo.
But the atmosphere thickens, Benzem does not feel good in the club. The voltage therefore very likely opens the door to a shock transfer.
In addition, the Saudi journalist Muhhammad Al-Bakri wrote that the Portuguese Jota, who only arrived in July, also wants to leave the club…
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