Karim Benzema has left Real Madrid after 14 years, and the Ballon d’Or winner has already agreed with his new team, reports journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Karim BenzemaPhoto: JB Autissier / Panoramic / Profimedia

Karim Benzema will play for Al Ittihad

According to the source, the striker has already signed a two-year contract with Saudi Arabian champions Al-Ittihad.

The deal includes an option to extend for another season, and the Frenchman will receive almost 200 million euros per year.

Benzema will say goodbye to Real Madrid fans at a press conference on Tuesday before leaving for Saudi Arabia.

Know:

  • Competitions won by Karim Benzema with Real Madrid: Champions League 5 times, Club World Cup 5 times, La Liga 4 times, European Super Cup 4 times, Copa del Rey 3 times and Spanish Super Cup 3 times.
  • Karim (354 goals) is the second best scorer in the history of Real Madrid after Cristiano Ronaldo (450 goals). The Frenchman also made 165 assists.
  • Benzema is the non-Spanish player with the most appearances for Real Madrid (648) and fifth overall behind Raúl, Casillas, Sanchis and Hierro.