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Watch Karim Benzema score stunning goal on Al-Ittihad debut as his time in Saudi Arabia gets off to a flyer


KARIM BENZEMA marked his Al-Ittihad debut with a stunning goal on Thursday.

The 35-year-old striker joined the Saudi Pro League side on a free transfer last month after ending his 14-year spell with Real Madrid.

Benzema made his Al-Ittihad debut on ThursdayCredit: EPA
He scored a world-class goal in the 55th minute of the matchCredit: Twitter @ittihad_en
After cutting in from the right, the Frenchman unleashed a shot into the top-right cornerCredit: Twitter @ittihad_en

He signed a three-year deal upon his arrival worth approximately £258million, making him one of the highest-paid athletes of all time.

And the Frenchman certainly lived up to expectations on his first appearance for the club in the Arab Club Champions Cup this week.

Al-Ittihad were level with Tunisian side ES Tunis when Benzema wrote his name onto the score sheet in the 55th minute.

With the score at 1-1, the striker received the ball on the left and cut inside before unleashing a powerful strike into the top-right corner.

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The Saudi Pro League side went on to win the game 2-1 thanks to Benzema’s world-class strike.

Benzema was not the only Al-Ittihad player to make his debut on Thursday.

N’Golo Kante, who joined the club on a free transfer from Chelsea, came off the bench at half time to make his first appearance.

He replaced ex-Celtic star Jota, who joined Al-Ittihad in a £25m transfer earlier this month.

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Riyad Mahrez became the most recent player to join the Saudi Pro League on Friday.

He completed a £30m move to Al Ahli from Manchester City which will see him earn at least £25m-a-year.

Jordan Henderson also completed a move to Saudi Arabia this week.

He joined Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool on Thursday.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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