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Coach Nuno Espirito Santo told Al-Ittihad leadership that the Real Madrid legend ‘didn’t fit his style’ after he refused a request to wear the captain’s armband

Football — 08/24/2023

According to reports, Nuno Espirito Santo warned the Al-Ittihad board that Karim Benzema, a former Real Madrid player, does not fit into his preferred tactical approach.

Karim Benzema

Benzema does not fit Nuno’s style, according to a shocking allegation from the Saudi publication Al-Sharq Al-Awsat. Additionally, they claim that the former manager of Tottenham did not push for the signing of the former Real Madrid striker, which caused genuine friction between the two players in the locker room.

Sauditas falam em novo caso no Al Ittihad envolvendo Benzema e Nuno

Additionally, it is reported that Benzema asked the Portuguese coach at Al-Ittihad for the captaincy but was denied. The Ballon d’Or winner “doesn’t feel comfortable” working at Al-Ittihad right now, which might pave the way for a surprising transfer.

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This season, Benzema has appeared twice for Al-Ittihad. He hasn’t scored, but he has assisted in a 3-0 win over Al-Raed.
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Uncertainty surrounds what will occur next, although one of the parties to such a dispute is almost certain to leave the club. After leaving Real Madrid in June, Benzema agreed to a two-and-a-half year contract with Al-Ittihad, which was reportedly worth €600 million.