French striker of Al-Ittihad Karim Benzema was suspended from training with the team by the decision of the head coach of the Saudi club Marcelo Gallardo, Marca reports.
According to the source, the Frenchman was required to come with the team to the training base, but he did not do so. Thus, the head coach of the club decided to suspend Benzema from training with the main team and exclude him from a trip to Dubai, where the Saudi club will prepare to continue the current season.
Recall, the striker has defended the colors of the Tigers since June 2023. In the season-2023/24 Benzema played 15 matches in the Pro League, scoring nine goals and making five assists.
Benzema's contract runs until the end of June 2026. The Transfermarkt website estimates the market value of the striker at €15 million.
On December 30, it was reported that Benzema left the location of Al-Ittihad for unknown reasons and left Saudi Arabia, while deleting his account in the social network, and the Fichajes media outlet said that the player wants to leave the local championship.