Karim Benzema, the French forward who has been in excellent form for Real Madrid this season, is set to join Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal in January.
The news was confirmed by the Spanish football website Don Balon on Tuesday, with Benzema expected to sign a five-year contract worth up to €25 million ($28 million).
Benzema's move to Al Hilal will see him become the highest-paid player in Saudi Arabia, as well as the first European player to play for the club.
The 34-year-old has scored 11 goals in 19 appearances for Real Madrid this season, and he is expected to bring his goal-scoring prowess to Al Hilal,La Liga Stadium where he will be joined by former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.
Al Hilal have also signed Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi from Paris Saint-Germain, and Brazilian midfielder Renato Augusto from Inter Milan.
Benzema's arrival in Saudi Arabia could help to boost the club's chances of success in the country's top league, the Saudi Professional League.
He is likely to start training with the team before their next match, which is scheduled for February 16 against Al-Fateh.
Overall, Benzema's move to Al Hilal is a significant development for both players and fans alike, and it will be interesting to see how he performs during his time in Saudi Arabia.