Al Ittihad star Karim Benzema has reportedly made a huge Sadio Mane request amid claims the African superstar wants to part ways with Al Nassr.
The Senegal international made the move to Saudi Arabia last year, and made an immediate impact as he registered 19 goals and 11 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions for the Knights of Najd.
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Now, however, it is suggested that the former Liverpool star wants to leave the club after the relationship between him and Cristiano Ronaldo grew tense.
With Mane believed to be eyeing an exit, fellow Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ittihad are said to be interested in acquiring the services of the 32-year-old attacker.
According to ESPN journalist Ben Jacobs, the People's Club are pushing to sign the attacker, with Benzema believed to have told the club that he would like to play alongside the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner.
The Frenchman is understood to feel that Mane's addition to the squad would help the side challenge for the league title.
This comes after the side finished the 2023/24 campaign in fifth position with 54 points after winning just 16 and losing 12 of their 34 matches.
Discussions are reported to now be taking place, with both a loan and a permanent move being possibilities.
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Al Ittihad will kick their campaign off with on Saturday when they take on Al Kholood in their first league match of the new season.