Fabinho Breaks Silence on Benzema’s Move: Why the Farewell Went Unsaid

Fabinho addresses Benzema’s exit and the farewell question

In a candid moment after a standout performance, Fabinho spoke about Karim Benzema’s move to Al Hilal and why there wasn’t a formal goodbye arranged. He suggested that timing and circumstances can prevent a proper send-off, especially when other transfers are in play and players are preparing for new challenges.

Benzema had captured headlines in Saudi football after his late winter switch to Al Hilal, following a two-and-a-half-year spell with Al Ittihad. He opened his account impressively in his first appearance for the new club, delivering a hat-trick that boosted his new team’s early-season momentum.

Fabinho described Benzema as an exceptional teammate, recalling the two years they shared a locker room and wishing him the best as he integrates into his new surroundings. The Brazilian acknowledged Benzema’s quality and influence, underscoring that personal gratitude can outweigh any on-field rivalry.

7-0 triumph frames the dialogue; Canté’s farewell and the season ahead

The discussion followed a stunning 7-0 victory over Al-Gharafa in the penultimate round of the Elite Asia League, a result that underscored the team’s attacking momentum. When asked to compare the Al-Gharafa win with the earlier loss to Al-Nassr, Fabinho said both games showed the team’s strengths, but the Al-Gharafa performance produced more scoring opportunities and clearer chances, which translated into a big scoreline.

Regarding the season’s aims, Fabinho emphasized a commitment to playing beautiful football and securing victories with a self-reliant approach. He stressed that the team would lean on its own craft and unity in the Elite Asia League to chase titles without waiting for external help.

In short, the conversation blended respect for Benzema, pride in the recent results, and a clear-eyed plan for a stylish, self-sufficient season ahead.

Punchline time, because even footballers need a laugh: 1) If transfers came with a whistle, half of football wouldn’t start until the group chat pinged. 2) Benzema didn’t get a farewell—guess the only thing louder than a hat-trick is a well-timed punchline about a goodbye that never happened.