Reuters are reporting that, according to state media, the 35-year-old has reached an agreement with reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad - managed by former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo - and will sign a two-year deal. Benzema scored a second-half penalty to earn Madrid a draw in their final league match of the season against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. He finishes the season with 31 goals and six assists in 43 games in all competitions. Speaking after that draw Ancelotti, who had
The deal has been virtually confirmed by Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the Saudi sports minister, who has hinted that Messi and Real Madrid star Karim Benzema will be joining Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League this Summer. Messi is out of contract with PSG at the end of the season and will not renew his contract with the Ligue 1 club. Meanwhile, the sports minister is quoted by Sport as having said: “Benzema and Messi? The clubs will officially announce this