Benzema leaves Al Hilal Saudi Arabia and may announce his retirement as a player

Italian transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that French star Karim Benzema will leave Al Hilal Saudi FC, following a mutual agreement between the two parties to terminate his contract today. Romano added that Benzema will announce his final decision regarding his future in the near future, noting that the options available to him include announcing his retirement from football or continuing his professional career by transferring to another club in the Saudi Pro League. He clarified that the French national team star and former Real Madrid player is not considering a return to European pitches, making staying in Saudi Arabia or retiring the two most likely options for his future.