Al-Ittihad coach Nuno Espirito Santo got to greet new players Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Jota to the club on Monday.
The Saudi Pro League champions started their preseason preparations this week as they prepare to defend their crown. 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.
Benzema and Kante were signed by the Saudi giants in free transfers from Real Madrid and Chelsea respectively, while Jota joined from Celtic in a deal worth £25 million ($32m).
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
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