Transfer: Benzema’s contract set to be terminated
Al Hilal are set to terminate Karim Benzema’s contract having signed Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. The 38-year-old has reached an agreement to part ways with the Saudi Arabian club, according to The Guardian. The amicable termination will see Benzema receive around €17 million from the club. Villa have confirmed Watkins has completed a permanent […] Transfer: Benzema’s contract set to be…
Al Hilal are preparing to end Karim Benzema's contract, according to reports. The 38-year-old has reached a mutual agreement with the Saudi Arabian club, The Guardian confirms. Benzema will be compensated with approximately €17 million. Aston Villa have announced the transfer of Ollie Watkins to Al Hilal in a deal worth £50 million.
Watkins, who previously held the club's record for most Premier League goals with 91, leaves as their record goalscorer. The English forward also made history as the first player to score over 100 goals in claret and blue, breaking the record set by Bologna in the 2022-23 season. During his tenure at Villa Park, Watkins earned 91 goals and was part of England's squad for two major international tournaments. His contributions included a significant role in the team's UEFA Europa League victory.
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