Benzema Refuses Al-Hilal Exit; Nunez Loaned to Portugal; Neto Targeted for Wing
According to Saudi Sports Channel, Al-Hilal's French striker Karim Benzema has refused a transfer to a newly promoted Saudi Professional League team during the summer window. He insists on receiving his full salary for the final year of his contract and wants to freely choose his next destination without club interference. Since joining Al-Hilal, Benzema has scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists in 13 appearances but faced fan criticism over the team's poor offensive performance. Meanwhile, Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez is set to leave Al-Hilal on a one-year loan to the Portuguese league, also attracting MLS interest. He made 24 appearances, scoring 9 goals and 5 assists before being excluded from the domestic roster. In recruitment news, Portuguese winger Pedro Neto, currently at Chelsea, is a backup target for Al-Hilal to strengthen the right wing. Neto, 26, can play both wings and made 52 appearances for Chelsea last season, scoring 10 goals and 10 assists.
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