VIDEO: Benzema, Kante, Jota Get Warm Welcome At Al-Ittihad

Nuno Espirito Santo, the coach of Al-Ittihad, had the opportunity to welcome Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, and Jota to the team on Monday.

The Saudi Pro League champions started their preseason preparations this week as they prepare to defend their crown.

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Benzema, Kante and Jota arrived alongside their team-mates and the Portuguese coach gave each a warm embrace in a video that was shared on social media.

NES e os seus novos reforços 🌟 pic.twitter.com/mVZuXxxcit

— B24 (@B24PT) July 10, 2023

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The Saudi giants signed Benzema, Kante, and Jota on free transfers from Real Madrid, Chelsea, and respectively, while paying £25 million ($32 million) for Jota to leave Celtic.

The Jeddah side will compete in the Arab Club Champions Cup later this month, starting with a game against ES Tunis on July 27. The Saudi Pro League will kick off on August 11.