2023-06-21 23:46:47
French star Karim Benzema sent a message to his compatriot, veteran midfielder N’Golo Kante, with whom the Saudi Federation announced his contract.
Benzema said in a video posted by the Al-Ittihad Club account on Twitter: “Hi Ngolo, one day I told you that you are the best in the box-to-box center in the world. Now I am happy to play with you again in the best club in Saudi Arabia. See you in Jeddah.”
For his part, Kante replied to Benzema, saying: “Thank you Karim, I’m glad to see you again. Thank you for your words. I’m happy to play with you, with the best player in the world.”
He added, “I am happy to play with the Tigers in front of the crowd in Al Jawhara. See you soon.”
Late Tuesday night, the Federation published a video clip of the 32-year-old former Chelsea player, on its social media accounts, reviewing the contracts submitted to him, showing signs of rejection on his face, and then saying in conclusion, “Did you believe that? Do not listen to the fake news. I am passing through now.” .
Saudi Arabia will host the next Club World Cup in December, with the participation of Al-Ittihad as the league champion in the host country.
The federation had succeeded in including the French star Benzema, the former top scorer for Real Madrid and the holder of the Golden Ball award for the best player in the world in 2022.
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