The 37-year-old Real Madrid legend wants clarity on the club’s sporting direction before deciding his next move.
While highly valued by Al-Ittihad as both a leader on the pitch and a marketing figure, the club’s early struggles in the Saudi Pro League have clashed with Benzema’s competitive ambitions.
"It's true that my contract here is coming to an end. I can't say yet what I'm going to do, whether I'll stay or leave - it depends on a lot of things. In December, I'll be 38. I still see myself playing football for another two years," Benzema said.
"We'll see what happens, what the club thinks. I like to talk face-to-face and then see what they think. The best thing for me would be to continue here, but not just for one or two more years. I don't want to do that."
With his contract running until 2026, any decision will hinge on the club presenting a convincing project.