Karim Benzema made his farewell to Real Madrid last weekend and, this Monday, the 5th, he took an important step towards defining his new club
Benzema will no longer follow Real Madrid. The announcement was made during the last weekend before the departure of the Merengues in La Liga. Biggest title winner at the club, next only to Marcelo at 24, the Frenchman was in the final stretch of his contract and decided to give his career a new direction. Therefore, his new club is getting closer to being announced.
As already speculated, Benzema will play for Al Ittihad and will receive around 100 million euros a year. According to information from journalist Fabrizio Romano, the French striker will sign a contract valid until 2025 and with an option to renew for another season. The star will arrive in Saudi Arabia with the aim of promoting the sport in the country and competing in championships against Cristiano Ronaldo, his former Real Madrid teammate.
Monday, the 5th, was important for Benzema. The Frenchman signed the last documents with Al Ittihad and decided to go to Arab football. Regarding the bureaucratic part, everything was defined in the best possible way. In this way, after his last farewell to Real Madrid, the star should make his move to the new club official.
Find out how Real Madrid announced the departure of Benzema!
On the morning of last Sunday, the 4th, 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.“.
Source: sportbuzz
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