Surprise: Al-Hilal plans to release Karim Benzema! | Goal.com
Al-Hilal have made a surprising call, opening the door to offloading French striker Karim Benzema this season.
Saudi journalist Ahmed Al-Ajlan says Al-Hilal are weighing up a financial settlement with Benzema, provided they land a new goalscoring striker in the current summer transfer window.
The news broke a day after the striker's flashpoint, when he objected to being substituted in the 70th minute during the 4-2 win over Al-Faisaly on the opening round of the Roshn League.
Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi defended Benzema's frustration after the final whistle, calling it only natural that the Frenchman would want as much playing time as possible.
Benzema arrived at Al-Hilal last winter on a free transfer, having terminated his contract with Al-Ittihad.
The former Real Madrid man has since made 14 appearances for "the Boss" across all competitions. He has scored 10 goals and added five assists in that time.
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