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[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, Karim Benzema currently weighs 4 kg less than he did during his time at Real Madrid. When he left Real Madrid in June 2023, Benzema made it clear that it wasn’t for an indefinite vacation. Subsequently, he joined Al-Ittihad as a Ballon d’Or winner, with a staggering salary of €109 million.
In his two and a half seasons with Al-Ittihad, Benzema scored 54 goals and provided 17 assists in 83 matches, while also winning league and cup titles. Now, he has signed with Al-Hilal until 2027 and started exceptionally well, scoring a hat-trick in his debut.
Standing at 185 cm, Benzema currently weighs 78 kg, whereas at the end of his time at Real Madrid, his weight was 82 kg. Experts point out that players in this age group often encounter back issues, such as lumbar stiffness and muscle degeneration. Therefore, in addition to intense training, strict diet control, and rest, Benzema believes that becoming lighter helps improve his agility and turning speed. Psychologically, this feeling is also crucial for him.