Karim Benzema wasted little time in laying out his objectives following his deadline-day switch to Al Hilal from Al Ittihad, making it clear that silverware remains his primary focus.
Karim Benzema wasted little time in laying out his objectives following his deadline-day switch to Al Hilal from Al Ittihad, making it clear that silverware remains his primary focus.
Speaking to the club’s official media platform, the reigning Roshn Saudi League Player of the Season underlined that his competitive drive has not changed with the move.
The French forward stressed his willingness to commit fully on the field, emphasising effort, teamwork, and belief as key ingredients in the pursuit of honours.
According to Benzema, collective unity between players and supporters will be decisive as Al Hilal aims to defend their position at the top of the domestic standings.
Benzema described a positive first impression after joining training, explaining that he felt comfortable immediately within his new surroundings.
He highlighted the club’s decorated background, noting its long record of success and status within Asian football, which he compared to elite European standards.
The striker also spoke warmly about the atmosphere around the team, praising both the quality within the squad and the mentality shown on the pitch.
Recalling previous encounters against Al Hilal earlier in his career, he admitted those matches left a lasting impression due to their difficulty and intensity.
Benzema arrives having already lifted the league crown with Al Ittihad, where he also played a central role in securing a domestic double that included the King’s Cup.
During that championship season, he found the net 21 times in league competition, finishing behind Ivan Toney and Cristiano Ronaldo in the scoring charts.
Across his Saudi league spell, the Ballon d’Or recipient has accumulated 64 appearances and 38 goals, underlining his continued productivity.
Al Hilal currently sit at the summit of the standings after 20 matchweeks, holding a narrow advantage over Al Nassr, with their most recent title coming in the record-setting 2023–24 campaign.
Their next outing comes away at Al Okhdood, a venue where Benzema previously produced a three-goal display earlier in the current season.
