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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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Hupu Football News | July 27th
According to the latest report from Saudi Sports Channel, the departure of French striker Karim Benzema from Al-Hilal has become increasingly complicated, as the player has refused to leave the club during the current summer transfer window.
Benzema's Stance
Sources reveal that Al-Hilal's management proposed transferring Benzema to a newly promoted team in the Saudi Professional League this summer. However, the player flatly rejected the idea and insists on receiving his full salary for the final year of his contract. He also demands the freedom to choose his next destination without interference from the club's management.
Since joining Al-Hilal, Benzema has made 13 appearances in all competitions, scoring 9 goals (including two hat-tricks) and providing 5 assists. Despite his contributions, he faced criticism from fans due to the team's poor offensive performance last season.
Darwin Núñez Loan Move
According to the same source, Uruguayan forward Darwin Núñez is set to leave Al-Hilal on loan for one year to play in the Portuguese league. He has also attracted interest from Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs.
Before being excluded from the domestic competition squad in the second half of the season, Núñez made 24 appearances in all competitions for Al-Hilal, scoring 9 goals and providing 5 assists.
Transfer Target: Pedro Neto
In terms of recruitment, the source indicates that Portuguese winger Pedro Neto, currently playing for Premier League club Chelsea, is one of Al-Hilal's backup targets to strengthen the right-wing position.
The 26-year-old Neto can play on both wings and is a member of the Portuguese national team. He participated in the 2016 World Cup with Portugal, making 5 appearances and providing 1 assist, with the team eliminated by Spain in the round of 16. In his second season at Chelsea, he made 52 appearances in all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing 10 assists.
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Benzema Refuses Al-Hilal Exit; Nunez Loaned to Portugal; Neto Targeted for Wing