It's Official: Karim Benzema Joins Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad
The footballer signs a two-year deal with the Saudi Pro League.
Following Cristiano Ronaldo‘s move to Al-Nassr and Lionel Messi‘s rumored deal with Al-Hilal, Karim Benzema is confirmed to depart Real Madrid after 14 years and join Saudi Arabia’s Pro League team, Al-Ittihad.
After signing a two-year deal, the 35-year-old Ballon d’Or-winning striker is expected to receive approximately $643 million USD.
The Frenchman is leaving Real Madrid after over 350 goals, 24 major trophies as well as four La Liga and five Champions League titles.
The Club took to Twitter to celebrate Benzema and bid farewell.
🤍 The first and the last 👑#GraciasKarim pic.twitter.com/5czxDZzx9f
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) June 5, 2023
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