The Ballon d'Or winner has joined the Saudi Arabian champions on a contract until 2026. Benzema is expected to earn around €200 million per season in a contract that will keep him at the club until 20 26.

The Frenchman is already 35, so he will play at least until the age of 38 in Saudi Arabia, where he will meet his former Real Madrid attacking partner, Cristiano Ronaldo, and probably quite a few other stars who will join in the coming weeks. The team is coached by Nuno Espirito Ex Wolves and its most prominent foreigners are Helder Costa and Romarinho.