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 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.
Source: Hot News
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