Re-introduction in the Saudi team has the new signings and the three Brazilians in the squad, Romarinho and Marcelo Grohe and Igor Coronado

The current Ballon d’Or winner started his journey at his new club. With Benzema present, Al-Ittihad started, this Monday, its pre-season. The French ex-Real Madrid, midfielder Kanté and Portuguese striker Jota, team reinforcements, joined the new team.

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The three Brazilians in the squad were also present: goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe, formerly of Grêmio, midfielder Igor Coronado and striker Romarinho, formerly of Corinthians. Midfielder Bruno Henrique, formerly of Palmeiras, left the team last season.

The squad underwent medical examinations in Jeddah and began training for next season. Current Saudi champions, Al-Ittihad will be at the Club World Cup at the end of the year as a representative of the host country.

Benzema and Kanté arrived at the club after the end of their contracts with their respective clubs, Real Madrid and Chelsea. The European press indicates that both will receive around 100 million euros a year in Al-Ittihad. Striker Jota was signed from Celtic for 25 million euros.

The first challenge for the club in 2023/24 will be the Arab Club Champions Cup, starting on July 27, in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Al-Ittihad are in the key with Esperance and Sfaxien, both from Tunisia, and Al-Shorta, from Iraq..

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