Karim Benzema is back at former club Real Madrid in a bid to help him get over recent injury concerns.
The legendary Frenchman, who won the 2022 Ballon d'Or, joined Al Ittihad on a lucrative three-year contract last summer, sparking a mass exodus of some of European football's best players to the riches of the Middle East.
But Benzema's debut campaign in Saudi Arabia has been anything but ideal. Amid rumours of a falling out with manager Marcelo Gallardo, he has struggled to stay fit and string together a consistent run of appearances - with his absence contributing to Al Ittihad's struggles in the league.