Al-Ittihad attempt to play down rumours Benzema is unhappy
Al Ittihad ‘deny claims of a rift between Karim Benzema and boss Nuno Espirito Santo’ as the Saudi club’s posts showing the pair smiling and chatting in training
- Al-Ittihad have attempted to dismiss suggestions Karim Benzema is unhappy
- Reports suggested Benzema doesn’t get along with Nuno Espirito Santo
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Al-Ittihad have sought to play down rumours of tension between striker Karim Benzema and manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
Benzema ended his long association with Real Madrid to join Al-Ittihad on a free transfer this summer.
However, there have been suggestions that the 35-year-old is already unsettled at the Saudi Arabian club.
A report claimed that Santo told the Al-Ittihad board that Benzema doesn’t fit his style of play and that he didn’t ask for him to be signed.
It was also suggested that Benzema isn’t comfortable at Al-Ittihad and that he could secure an early exit away from the club.
Al-Ittihad responded by posting a short video of Benzema, including the caption ‘KB9 always happy’. They also posted a video on Snapchat of Benzema and Santo talking during a training session.
Al-Ittihad posted a video of Karim Benzema smiling amid claims that he is unhappy
A report suggested that Nuno Espirito Santo didn’t want to sign Benzema for Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad posted a Snapchat video of Benzema talking to Nuno Espirito Santo in training
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Santo also decided against naming Benzema as captain, with Romarinho given the armband instead.
Benzema has featured in both of Al-Ittihad’s league games so far this season and provided an assist in a 3-0 victory against Al-Raed in the opening fixture of the campaign.
As well as Benzema, Al-Ittihad have also brought in N’Golo Kante from Chelsea and Fabinho from Liverpool.
Al-Ittihad are back in action on Thursday when they face Al-Riyadh away.
Benzema signed for Al-Ittihad this summer following his departure from Real Madrid
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