The league got global recognition when they sign the five-time Ballon dÓr winner earlier in January. Moreover, the cash-rich league is also willing to attract other global football stars including Cristiano’s arch-rival Lionel Messi.

Signing, Benzema, the 2022 Ballon dÓr winner, would take the league to new heights.

Al-Ittihad, who are currently leading the standings at the points table, are reportedly winning to offer over $214 million to the Frenchman for a two-year contract.

The 35-year-old had signed a one-year contract extension to stay with the 14-time Champions League winners last year. With his contract expiring in June, a lot of speculations have been in the air regarding his future in the Spanish capital.

The Nations League winner with France had initially turned down the offer from Al-Ittihad. However, after the Los Blancos’ exit from the Champions League, the offer reappeared.

Since joining the club in 2009, from Olympique Lyon, the forward has scored 353 goals and provided 165 assists in 647 matches.

In the ongoing season, he netted 30 times and provided six assists in 42 matches across all competitions despite suffering an injury.

If he accepts the offer, the striker would follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps as the second big football name to move to the Kingdom.