Benzema on the Rapid Growth of the Saudi League.
Benzema highlighted the growth of the league and Saudi clubs, where many players now find a destination.
Benzema highlights the rapid growth of the Saudi league
In an interview with Movistar+, the Al Ittihad player referred to the differences between the European leagues and the Saudi league. The 2022 Ballon d'Or winner stressed that the comparison does not apply in this case, because they are two different football cultures.
The rapid growth of the league is evident in the new cases of players choosing to have a brief or long-term stint there. From stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, and N'golo Kanté to promising young players and players at the peak of their careers who decide to play for clubs in this league, such as João Félix, Darwin Núñez, and Equi Fernández, among others.
The possibility of importing talent and experience
This league is characterized by the level of financial support it receives. In addition, after the arrival of several international soccer stars at clubs such as Al-Hilal and Benzema's Al Ittihad, it has become a profitable league and is constantly improving its revenues.
Many of these players are attracted to the league by the high salaries, the arrival of their peers to these teams, and the incentives offered in the league.
Benzema: “Every country has its own soccer culture... You can't compare it to Europe.”
During an interview on Movistar+, Karim Benzema pointed out that it is difficult to compare European and Arab soccer. “A European team isn't going to beat you 5-0 here... Saudi soccer is growing very well.”
