WATCH: New surroundings! Al-Ittihad boss Nuno Espirito Santo greets new signings N'Golo Kante, Karim Benzema and Jota in Saudi Arabia

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Al-Ittihad coach Nuno Espirito Santo got to greet new players Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante and Jota to the club on Monday.

Al-Ittihad's new stars arrive
Benzema, Kante and Jota signed in summer
Nuno gave each a warm welcome

WHAT HAPPENED? 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.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: 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).

WHAT NEXT FOR AL-ITTIHAD? 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.