Karim Benzema has returned to his former club, Real Madrid, to undergo recovery from a recurring injury that has plagued his stay in Saudi Arabia this season. His current club Al Ittihad on Thursday (May 2) confirmed that the French star had indeed returned to the Los Blancos.

Karim Benzema returns to Real Madrid; Saudi club Al-Ittihad issue statement

Al Ittihad have sacked former Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo, the Saudi champions said, following a poor run of results under the Portuguese coach.

Al-Ittihad sack coach Nuno Espirito Santo after alleged fallout with Benzema

France's World Cup-winning midfielder N'Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian champions Al Ittihad, the club said in a statement on Wednesday, joining up with compatriot Karim Benzema.

Football: French mid-fielder N'Golo Kante latest to go Saudi, joins Al Ittihad

N'Golo Kante completed his move on a three-year deal on Wednesday after leaving Chelsea, with Al-Ittihad welcoming the 32-year-old midfielder. Kante's contract will pay him over $109 million every year from Al-Ittihad.

N'Golo Kante completes move to Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad

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Karim Benzema returns to Real Madrid; Saudi club Al-Ittihad issue statement

Al-Ittihad sack coach Nuno Espirito Santo after alleged fallout with Benzema

Football: French mid-fielder N'Golo Kante latest to go Saudi, joins Al Ittihad

N'Golo Kante completes move to Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad