BREAKING: Karim Benzema is ‘OFFICIALLY LEAVING’ Real Madrid and will accept offer from Saudi Pro League

June 4, 2023

After 14 years in the Spanish capital, Karim Benzema will depart from Real Madrid this summer to sign with Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia.

The club’s website officially announced the 35-year-old’s departure on Sunday, referring to the striker as a “fundamental player in this golden age of our history.”

The Ballon d’Or winner is expected to sign a deal with the Jeddah-based team worth more than £172 million annually.

In a statement, the club said:

“Real Madrid CF and our captain Karim Benzema have agreed to end his brilliant and unforgettable period as a player for our club.”

“Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and all its affection for who is already one of our greatest legends.”

Karim Benzema could go to Saudi Arabia

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“Karim Benzema arrived at our club in 2009, at just 21 years of age, and has been a fundamental player in this golden age of our history. During the fourteen seasons in which he has defended our shield and our shirt, he has won 25 titles, a record number for Real Madrid: 5 European Cups, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 Leagues, 3 Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups.”

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“…Karim Benzema’s career at Real Madrid has been an example of behavior, professionalism and has represented the values ​​of our club. Karim Benzema has earned the right to decide his future.”

“Madridistas and all the fans around the world have enjoyed his magical and unique football, which has made him one of the great myths of our club and one of the great legends of world football.”

“Real Madrid is and will always be his home, and he wishes him and all his family the best in this new phase of his life.”

Real Madrid have also confirmed that a special farewell will be held for Karim Benzema on Tuesday, with the club president Florentino Perez in attendance.

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