Benzema Lands in Saudi Arabia: First Message to Al Hilal Fans
3 February 2026
First Message to Fans
The French superstar is excited to wear Al Hilal’s badge, bringing a new era to the club and the Saudi Pro League.
Karim Benzema, newly signed by Al Hilal, posted his first greeting with the club’s supporters in a short video on X: Hello friends, how are you? I’m happy to be here. I’ve just landed in Riyadh. See you soon, God willing.
Al Hilal confirmed the signing officially after a string of reports linking him with a move to the powerhouse, amid a dispute with Al Ittihad.
According to the club, Benzema’s contract runs for a season and a half, keeping him at the Zaeem until the summer of 2027.
His path at Al Ittihad had hit a snag as terms for a new deal were not met, prompting his decision not to play in the remaining matches against Al Fateh and Al Najma.
Mutual consent then saw the former Real Madrid man depart, paving the way for his official arrival at Al Hilal.
Benzema joined Al Ittihad in 2023 after a storied spell at Real Madrid, where he helped the club win the league title and the King’s Cup.
Al Hilal’s announcement marks a new chapter as Benzema aims to illuminate the Saudi stage.
Punchline: With Benzema in town, defenses might need a calculator for the goals he’s about to log.
Punchline: Riyadh’s goalposts just filed a restraining order against over-committed defenders.
