Saudi club Al-Ittihad have opened negotiations to extend contract of France international of Algerian descent Karim Benzema.
The former Real Madrid star, whose contract expires at the end of the season has yet to sign anew deal with the Saudi Pro League giants, sparking concerns about his future.
Al Ittihad have now stepped up their effort to tie the experienced forward down at the club, with talks over contract renewal reportedly progressing.
According to reports, the Saudi Pro League outfit has offered Benzema a two-year contract extension in an attempt to keep him beyond 2027.
Meanwhile, the 2023 Ballon d’Or winner is open to continuing the partnership with Al Ittihad and is ready to sign if the offer is beneficial.
This season, the 38-year-old forward has played 17 matches for the club across all competitions, scoring 15 goals, continuing to display his trademark high level of play.
The highly-profiled attacker joined Al-Ittihad in 2023 on a free transfer after his contract with Real Madrid expired. The forward has already played 79 matches for Ittihad, scoring 53 goals and providing 17 assists.
