Karim Benzema has joined an old friend in Saudi Arabia (Picture: Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)Karim Benzema has become the latest star of the global game to join the Saudi Pro League in a stunning £172 million per season deal at Al-Ittihad. The Frenchman's surprise move comes just months after former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo joined rivals Al-Nassr. The two-and-a-half deal will reportedly see the Portuguese icon earn a mouth-watering £173 million a season in Riyadh. Notable players in the Saudi Pro League Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)Talisca (Al-Nasssr)Helder Costa (Al-Ittihad)Moussa Marega (Al-Hilal)David Ospina (Al-Nassr)Ahmed Hegazi (Al-Ittihad)Alvaro Medran (Al Taawoun)Adam Maher (Damac)Odion Ighalo (Al-Hilal)Ever Banega (Al-Shabab)What other players have been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia? MORE : Six Cristiano Ronaldo records that could never be brokenMORE : Cristiano Ronaldo makes decision on his future amid talk of European returnFollow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramShare your views in the comments below

Source: Metro June 08, 2023 00:47 UTC