After joining Al Ittihad Jeddah with the Ballon d’Or accolade, Benzema was unable to make a significant impact in his first season in Saudi Arabia. Instead, off-field issues plagued him, ultimately contributing to the team’s poor performance.
To prevent a recurrence of this situation in the new season, Al Ittihad Jeddah is assembling a squad largely comprised of French players to better support the French star and help him adapt to the league.
The club started by changing the head coach, bringing in French coach Blanc. In addition, they signed French midfielder Aouar from Roma. Furthermore, Al Ittihad Jeddah is pursuing Villa winger Diaby, who is very close to joining the Saudi league, with a staggering transfer fee of 60 million euros.
Benzema is pleased with these signings and is currently preparing intensively for the upcoming preseason. In an interview, he said, “We are getting ready to face the preseason in the best possible shape. We have brought in a new coach and new players, and everything else has been done well.”
Marca: Al Ittihad Jeddah Builds a ‘French Core’ for the New Season to Support Benzema. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/21843.html
