At a pivotal point in his professional career, Karim Benzema has posted a brief, lovely message from Makkah, a place attracting masses for spiritual reasons.
“Alhamdulillah for everything…” was captioned beside a photo of the former Real Madrid striker performing Umrah at Makkah’s Grand Mosque while donning ihram.
The former Real Madrid striker shared a picture of himself performing Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, wearing ihram, alongside the words “Alhamdulillah for everything…”
“Alhamdulillah for everything…” was written beside a photo of the former Real Madrid striker performing Umrah at Makkah’s Grand Mosque while donning ihram, which, in fact, Benzema has only recently used this phrase.
“Alhamdulillah for everything,” was how the Frenchman concluded his parting letter to the Saudi club after his departure from Al Hilal was confirmed earlier on August 31.
After only about six months with the Saudi team, the 38-year-old’s contract was amicably terminated by Al Hilal and Karim Benzema, leaving him without a club for the moment.
It was a short yet fruitful period. Benzema won the King’s Cup and made 16 appearances in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and dishing out 5 assists.
A sentimental return to Lyon, where he started his professional career, was also associated with Benzema. Although Benzema’s contractual status prevented the trade from moving forward, Lyon sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean acknowledged that there was communication this summer through an intermediary.
In addition to that, Benzema has even received an invitation to visit Dubai.
The former Ballon d’Or winner was one of several well-known free agents asked by the Arabian Falcons of the UAE Second Division to train and play for the team without making a long-term commitment.
“Don’t sit on the sidelines; come and show what you’ve got over in Dubai,” said their boss, Jonjo Shelvey, a former midfielder for Newcastle and Liverpool.
The plan is for players to practice, gain competitive minutes, and then depart when the appropriate time comes. Benzema was listed on the invitation alongside players like Jadon Sancho, Paul Pogba, and Raheem Sterling.
