Before the last game of the season, Real Madrid used social networks to inform fans about the situation of Karim Benzema
On the morning of this Sunday, 04, the Real Madrid confirmed the departure of Karim Benzema. Through social networks, the club announced that the game against Athletic Bilbao will be the last of the French striker. With a contract in force for a few more seasons, the idol entered into an agreement with the board to anticipate the termination and pursue his career elsewhere.
“Real Madrid and our captain Karim Benzema reached an agreement to end his brilliant and unforgettable career as a player for our club. Real Madrid wants to show its gratitude and affection to one of our greatest legends. Karim Benzema arrived at our club in 2009, aged just 21, and was a key player in this golden era of our history.“.
“During the 14 seasons in which he defended our shield and shirt, he won 25 titles, a record for Real Madrid: 5 Champions Leagues, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 Spanish Championships, 3 King’s Cups and 4 Spanish Super Cups . Karim Benzema is the current Ballon d’Or and UEFA Player of the Year, as well as being included in the Fifa Fifpro 11 and winning the 2022 Pichichi Trophy“.
“Awards received after one of the most extraordinary seasons in our history, especially in the Champions League, in which our captain starred in memorable matches that helped Real Madrid win the 14th cup in Paris, being the top scorer in the competition, with 15 goals.Karim Benzema is the fifth player who most often wore our shirt, with 647 games, and is the second highest scorer for Real Madrid, with 353 goals“.
Source: sportbuzz
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